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The incumbent of that office was no longer Sir Peregrine Maitland, whose torpid and nerveless administration had come to an end some weeks before, when, as previously mentioned, he had taken his departure for Nova Scotia.
'Might > spile the pattern, he sez, 'also hurt' And I wouldn't have served old Dicky with more than was good for him, myself, not if it was ever so, I wouldn't I promised that poor daughter of his, before Mr. Maitland sent her to school years ago now I promised as I would keep an eye on her father, and speak of A hangel, if here isn't Mr. Maitland his very self!" And Mrs.
She clutched at the big hand and clung to it. "No," Mrs. Maitland said, dryly; "I don't think anything has happened to him." Mrs. Richie had the grace to blush. "Of course I meant Blair and Nannie, too," she murmured. "You never thought of 'em!" Mrs. Maitland said, chuckling; "now you must have some supper." They were in the midst of it when a note came from Mr.
Gimme time.... There they are. Go ahead." "Hello, hello!" "Pwhat is ut?" Her heart sank: O'Hagan's voice meant that Maitland was out. "O'Hagan is that you?... Tell Mr. Maitland " "He's gawn out for the noight an' " "Tell him, please " "But he's out. Ring up in the marnin'." "But can't you take this message for him? Please...."
"You are very kind," he said coldly, "but we won't go into that, if you please, Mrs. Maitland." "No, we won't talk about it," she said, with evident relief; "but David, I came to Philadelphia to say that I want you to let me be of help to you in some way." "Help to me?" he repeated, surprised. "I really don't see "
"Very interesting indeed," said Mr. Maitland, "but it happens that profits and human life are somewhat closely allied " "Aye, but wi' you profits are the primary consideration and humanity the secondary. Wi' us humanity is the primary." "Very interesting, indeed. But I must decline your premise.
One night he was called to supper with the Laird of Dun, the well-known John Erskine, who was one of the most earnest of the Reforming party, and in the grave company he found there among whom were one or two ministers and the young but already promising and eminent William Maitland of Lethington the question was fully discussed, Was it lawful to conform while holding a faith not only different but hostile? was it permissible to bow down in the house of Rimmon?
"You are aware that the proprietor of the hotel did not insert the forged advertisement?" "So he says." "You doubt his word? You insult France in one of her citizens!" Maitland apologized. "Then whom do you suspect of inserting the advertisement, as you deny having done it yourself, for some purpose which does not appear?" "I believe the owner of the coat put in the advertisement."
"He will report death as having resulted from causes at present unknown," rejoined Maitland. Gwen seemed greatly relieved by this answer, though I confess I was utterly at a loss to see why she should be. Observing this change in her manner Maitland approached her, saying: "Will you now permit me to explain my seeming rudeness in interfering with your plan to make Mr.
He stepped quickly to the corner of the room, where stood the telephone upon a small side table, sat down, and, receiver to ear, gave Central a number. In another moment he was in communication with his attorney's residence. "Is Mr. Bannerman in? I would like to " "Why, Mr. Bannerman! How do you do?" "You're looking a hundred per cent better " "Bad, bad word! Naughty! "Maitland, of course."
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