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Protocol 13 had recorded the opinion of the Powers that the northern frontier of Greece should follow the courses of the Rivers Salammaria and Kalamas; but they finally decided to offer their mediation to the disputants only in case no agreement could be framed. The Sublime Porte, as we shall see, improved on the procrastinating methods of the Nestors of European diplomacy .
Tom told of his visit to the Nestors' home. Our hero was almost in despair, not so much for himself, as for the unfortunate women of the party and one of them was Mary's mother! Yet what could he do? What chance was there of escaping from the earthquake? "Bless my gizzard!" exclaimed Mr. Damon. "Don't let's stand here worrying! If you folks are hungry come up to our camp. We have plenty.
I said that over to myself as I sat alone after tea, and then all of a sudden it struck me that I was very selfish. This trouble was far, far worse for the Nestors than for me.
For the Nestors' sake it made us all the more glad that they were safely away from weather which, in his delicate state, would very probably have killed their father.
I think Kezia forgot sometimes how very little a girl I still was. I did not understand what she meant, and all I could say was that the three girls were not strangers to me. Afterwards I saw what Kezia was thinking of, she was afraid of the Nestors sending some present to grandmamma, and that, she would not have liked. But Mrs. Nestor was too good and sensible for anything of that kind.
This venerable gallery of Nestors will include those of all periods and nations, but as the modern references are more available greater attention will be given to them.
I observe, too, that the most ancient romances are not in every case the most severely worn. It is the pace that tells in horses, men, and books. There are Nestors wonderfully hale; there are juveniles in a state of dilapidation. One of the youngest books, "The Old Curiosity Shop," is absolutely falling to pieces.
So you must not think about playing with them just at first, that must be as their mother likes. Grandmamma did not say what she felt in her own mind that she would not wish to seem to try to make acquaintance with the Nestors, who were very rich and important people, through giving lessons to their children.
"I told mamma that I was coming to see you this morning, even if I missed the Nestors' luncheon. I like to please myself sometimes. Mamma says I'm frivolous, but do you know" the girls were comfortably seated by the fire, and Carmen turned her sweet face and candid eyes to her companion "I get dreadfully tired of all this going round and round.
"I just came in to say that Emmelina needs a new dress, worst way, and Orlando must have shoes." "I'm very sorry," replied Bet. "You see we are giving out only toys. You should go down to the Chamber of Commerce, they are attending to the clothing." Mrs. Ryan looked disappointed. "Lots of people pretend they need help when they don't. The Nestors next door to me, they don't need it at all.
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