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'Yes, said Edgar, a good deal reinvigorated by having something to tell; 'I suppose they are going to tell him what is settled. Mr. Underwood wrote to the man at Vale Leston, and he won't do anything for us; but they are going to try for the Clergy Orphan for one of you two little boys. 'Oh! there was a great gasp. 'And about me? asked Alda.
But I have begun to think how much has been taken out of her by that shock of leaving Vale Leston, and by that wonderful resolute patience that that I shall never be able to thank her for. I scarcely dare to let her know that I see it. And when I look on to the winter that is before her, he added, much less calmly, 'I think she may not be long after me. I must add a guardian.
The house surgeon, who, of course, knew the Rector of Vale Leston, met him with, "Best see him before we touch him, it will set his mind at rest You must be prepared, Sir No, better not you, Mrs. Grinstead." Clement followed in silence, leaving Geraldine to the care of the matron.
Yes; the peaceful, thoughtful atmosphere of Vale Leston, unlike the active bustle of Coalham, had an insensible influence on Elizabeth's mind; and she saw that Angela's treatment of the child, always cheerful though tender, was right, and that it would be sheer cruelty to separate them.
Enid had been a very suitable name for her; though without a Geraint in any respect to blame for what she underwent, she had borne all in the same silent and almost hopeless spirit, and with the same unfailing calm temper: but outside her own house, she had never loved nor taken real interest in anything since the day she drove from the door of Vale Leston; she had merely forced herself to seem to do so, rather than disappoint her eager husband and children.
Angela's visit to Vale Leston had been partly spoilt by the little girl's fretful worry at the elder children, and by the somewhat uncalled for fears that all the Vanderkists were hard on the poor little colonial damsel; but whether it was the air of Rock Quay, or the quiet influence of Miss Prescott, Lena certainly improved in health at the Goyle, and was much more amenable, and less rudely shy.
Whether it was that Uncle Lance and Gerald were in a secret state of turmoil, or that their requirements were a good deal higher than for the Vale Leston audience, or perhaps that she had no inheritance of actress traditions, they certainly were a great deal sharper with her than they had been ever before or with Ludmilla.
The letter was ready, folded up lengthwise and docketed, business fashion; but when opened, the familiar handwriting seemed to bring back the father, even to the sound of his voice. Vale Leston Rectory, 18th January. MY DEAR STAPLES My wife and I feel greatly obliged, to you for your good-will and zeal on our behalf, and have not for a moment justified your dread of being thought officious.
However, we will make the best of it, and please don't hate us more than you can help. Since your own home is dispersed for the present, it seems less outrageous to ask you to spend a Christmas Day among new people, and I hope we may make you feel at home with us, and that you will enjoy our beautiful church at Vale Leston.
"Does Lord Ivinghoe go?" "Oh yes, he came rushing down just in time. Francie was looking like a morning rose off the cloister at Vale Leston." "I am sorry they have another day of it. I don't see how it can come to good," said Geraldine. "Perhaps her roses may fade at sea," said Clement, "and disenchantment may ensue."
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