All that he had sown that afternoon with such infinite care was as
nothing compared to this seed, cast without forethought. ”
“Kitty is wonderful,” said another. No doubt he knew
enough of his world to recognise that he stood little chance against the word of a
major of militia. ’
‘That’s right,’ agreed the militiaman, coming forward to stand before her. The house will be well rid of him, for a more idle, good-for-nothing reprobate
never crossed its threshold. “I can’t imagine, Miss Pellissier,” Brendon said, leaning towards her, “whatever
made you think of coming to stay if only for a week at a Montague Street
boarding-house. "What!" she exclaimed, almost choked with passion,—"I advised you to burthen
yourself with that idle and good-for-nothing pauper, who'm you ought rather to
send to the workhouse than maintain at your own expense, did I! I advised you
to take him as an apprentice; and, so far from getting the regular fee with him, to
give him a salary? I advised you to feed him, and clothe him, and treat him like
his betters; to put up with his insolence, and wink at his faults? I counselled all
this, I suppose. ’
‘Don’t be too sure,’ said Miss Froxfield darkly, with a mischievous glance at
her betrothed. He was evidently nervous, and very anxious to be impressive; his projecting
eyes sought to dominate. Nevertheless, one day Sebastian looked at her and
said, “Your smile today is delightful, my Lucia. "
"We shall see," replied Jack. "
Her attitude now entirely sisterly, he ceased to be afraid of her; there was never
anything in her eyes (so far as he could see) but friendly interest in all he said or
did. ’ She spoke with difficulty, holding down
the rising emotion that threatened to overwhelm her.
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