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"It's only his mother's dying like that. He was worried about her, and then she died; and he just went to pieces. He had to be put to bed at once. I'll put him to bed again as soon as we've had something to eat. He's so weak. It's the change he wants, and the fresh air." "And you too, my dear." Mrs. Tennant seemed really to be kind. "When he's asleep I'll go for a walk. I'll soon be well."
"If that is the case," said Kathleen, "I heartily hope that I shall not live to be a woman. I wouldn't like us all to be as fagged as she is poor, dear, gentle soul! She's overworked, and that's the truth." Kathleen saw that she was annoying Alice, and proceeded with great gusto to expand her theory with regard to Mrs. Tennant. "She's in the condition when she might drop any time," she said.
Tennant could make out, people who were of the greatest importance to her had left messages, and yet none of the messages could be attended to. "I can't even imagine who the other ladies can be," she said. "But as to Mrs. Dalzell, she must not be neglected; I must go out and see her at once." "Then you will be more tired than ever, and I have not done a scrap of good."
She and Kathleen had almost a quarrel as to who was to carry up the tray, but Kathleen won the day; and when Mrs. Tennant made her appearance, feeling tired and overdone, she was amazed to see Kathleen acting parlor-maid. "I love it," she said. "If I can help you, you dear, tired, worn one, I shall be only too glad."
Alice entered and took her seat at the foot. Kathleen was nowhere to be seen. "I have only soup and fish for dinner to-day," said Mrs. Tennant. "I do trust Kathleen will be satisfied." Alice frowned at her mother in some displeasure. "We ought to have meat " she was beginning, when there came a bang and a scuffle, a girlish laugh, and Kathleen, leaning fondly on both the boys, appeared. Mrs.
The repetition of this dinner was more than the West End of London could stand; and I was the object of much obloquy. I remember dining with Sir Stanley and Lady Clarke to meet King Edward then Prince of Wales when my hostess said to me in a loud voice, across the table: "There were some clever people in the world, you know, before you were born, Miss Tennant!"
They entered a clothing store and in a few moments Joe was dressed in a new suit which made him look almost like another person. "Now, we are ready," said Paul, "appearances are not so much against you." "Good morning Mr. Tennant," said Paul to the proprietor of a large store. "I heard last night that you wanted help in your store and I have brought you Mr.
She bowed very slightly and then dropped into a chair, and pointed to another for the girl to take. "You are Alice Tennant?" "Yes, madam." "You are in the upper fifth?" "Yes," said Alice again. "I have had very good reports of you from Miss Purcell and Miss Dove and others; you will probably be in the sixth next year." "I hope so; it will be a very great delight to me."
Aren't they just sweet?" As she spoke she took out of the box the palest blue cashmere blouse, most exquisitely trimmed with blue embroidery flecked with pink silk. The blouse had real lace round the neck and cuffs, and must have cost a great deal of money. "Don't you think Alice would look very nice in one of these?" said Kathleen, gazing with a very earnest face at Mrs. Tennant.
Altogether, his work is one worthy to be turned over, even in that vast collection, the Imperial Library, for its graphic pictures of gem-hunting two hundred years ago. Professor Tennant says, "One of the common marks of opulence and taste in all countries is the selection, preservation, and ornamental use of gems and precious stones."
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