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That is a subject on which it is useless to argue with me upon philosophical grounds. I have a vivid recollection of a story told me by Mrs. Primmins, how a lady for many years suffered under the most excruciating headaches; how, as the tombstones say, "physicians were in vain;" how she died; and how her head was opened, and how such a nest of earwigs, ma'am, such a nest!
Primmins has a great many moulds for our butter-pats: sometimes they come up with a crown on them, sometimes with the more popular impress of a cow. It is all very well for those who dish up the butter to print it according to their taste or in proof of their abilities; it is enough for us to butter our bread, say grace, and pay for the dairy. Do you understand?" "Not a bit, sir."
Primmins in, or upon, the fast family coach called the "Sun," which had lately been set up for the special convenience of the neighborhood.
"Nobody would know which was which. I should catch myself learning the Latin accidence, or playing at marbles. I should never know my own identity, and Mrs. Primmins would be giving me pap." My mother smiled; and putting her hand, which was a very pretty one, on my father's shoulder, and looking at him tenderly, she said: "There's no fear of mistaking you for any other, even your son, dearest.
Here my mother entered, rosy from a shopping expedition with Mrs. Primmins; and in her joy at hearing that I could stay to dinner, all else was forgotten. By a wonder, which I did not regret, Uncle Jack really was engaged to dine out.
She exchanged her home-spun walking dress for a tea- gown, and descended somewhat languidly to the morning-room where tea was served with more ceremoniousness than on the previous day, Primmins having taken command, with the assistance of the footman.
Oh, Primmins!" Primmins began to sob. "Don't tell fibs, nursey," said a small, shrill voice; and Master Sisty, coming out of the house as bold as brass, continued rapidly "don't scold Primmins, mamma: it was I who pushed out the flower-pot."
But before he could pile on any more epithets, she was gone, and the butler Primmins stood in her place. "I'll help give you a lift down to the gates," he said, surveying Josey with considerable interest; "You're a game old chap for your age!" Josey was still waving his hat to the dark embrasure through which Maryllia's white figure had vanished. "Ain't she a beauty?
Plato the leonine, waved his plumy tail responsively and gently rubbed his great head against her arm. Resting one hand lightly on his neck, she moved towards the house and slowly ascended the graduating slopes of the grass terrace. Here she was suddenly met by Primmins.
Squills," exclaimed my mother, and the bed-curtains trembled, "pray see that Mr. Caxton does not set himself on fire. And, Mr. Squills, tell him not to be vexed and miss me, I shall be down very soon, sha' n't I?" "If you keep yourself easy, you will, ma'am." "Pray, say so. And, Primmins " "Yes, ma'am." "Every one, I fear, is neglecting your master.
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