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Dempster," said Harriett, who fancied she saw Brandon's eyes directed to that side of the table a little too often, "you will never convince me there is an atom of truth in it. I am quite satisfied with Faraday's explanation. You may think you have higher authority, but I bow to Faraday."

"Ah," said the lisper, carelessly; "but can he write poetry, and play proverbes?" "No, Lady Harriett," said I, advancing; "but permit me, through you, to assure Lady Nelthorpe that he can admire those who do."

I think it's a duty we owe to society, Lady Arriett, to encourage morality by our own example. What else do we have rank for?" And, so saying, the counter countess drew herself up with a most edifying air of moral dignity. Lady Harriett looked at me, and perceiving that my eye said "go on," as plain as eye could possibly speak, she continued "Which of the wells do you attend, Lady Babbleton?"

Business must not be neglected. I cannot be flying about like Brandon, letting my affairs go to ruin. I hope you will not be long in coming to Wiriwilta, Miss Phillips." "Not very long I suppose," said Harriett. "Indeed, I think there is nothing to prevent Mrs. Phillips from going home now, if she would only believe so." "Nothing whatever," said Grant.

Old master was a colonel in the Rebel army Just before he had to run away Look out the battle is a-falling The darkies gonna occupy the land. Harriett believes the two officers who tendered congratulations shortly after her marriage to have been Generals Gates and Beecher. This was an added thrill to her.

"I should really like to see it, for I want to study Australian scenery and Australian manners during my short stay in the colony, to see as much as I can while I am among you savages." "Then, shall it be a ride or a drive?" asked Dr. Grant. "I think I should prefer driving," said Harriett; "but I must first consult Mrs. Phillips.

TEDDY had begged mamma to ask Harriett to come over and play with him after school, but not to tell her that now he was no longer in bed, so when the little girl came running in she was very much surprised. "Why, Teddy, you're well again, aren't you?" she cried.

"I hate books," said Miss Harriett, "except picture books, and the fairy tales papa reads to us." "You must not mind what they say, Miss Melville," said Mr. Phillips. "I do not intend to do so. I hope to make them like their lessons by and by, and in the meantime they must learn them whether they like them or not." "You would be astonished, Lily," said Mr.

After that Harriett said she must go home, and indeed it was almost supper-time, so mamma helped her put on her little hat and coat and kissed her good-bye. Teddy was very tired by the time supper was over; he felt quite willing to be put to bed, and as soon as he was there he sank into a doze.

You should hear Peggy Walker on that subject." "I am quite charmed with the estimation in which both you and my brother hold that wonderful woman," said Miss Harriett, condescendingly. "Stanley is quite enthusiastic about Peggy." "And so am I, and with as good reason. Your brother owes her much, but I think I owe her more." "More!" said Harriett; "oh! I see.