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Do have some; you don't know how long you may be kept waiting for your tea," said Stephanotie as she danced beside her companions up the avenue. In this fashion, therefore, did the three enter the house, for both of the Armitages had yielded to temptation, and each girl was just finishing a large bon-bon when they appeared on the scene. Mrs.
His urban glories were exchanged for the ordinary attire, but I at once read in his face that he had suffered no humiliation. 'Come and dine with me at the inn, he exclaimed cordially; 'if one may use such a word as dine under the circumstances. 'With pleasure. 'To-morrow I dine with the Armitages. He regarded me with an air of infinite satisfaction. Surprised, I held my peace.
"That may be your opinion, my good sir, but it will not be the opinion of the ruling powers; but if caught, you will be punished, and that by me, in pursuance of the authority vested in me." "Well, sir; if so, so be it. You have dismissed the Armitages on account of their upholding the king, and you cannot, therefore, be surprised that they uphold him more than ever.
"Well, you certainly are," said Molly. "But what what did you do to it?" "To my locks, do you mean?" "Yes. They do stick out so funnily. I know mother was shocked; she likes our heads to be perfectly smooth. "Like the Armitages', for instance," said Stephanotie. "Well, yes; something like theirs. They are pretty girls, are they not?" "Yes," said Stephanotie; "but don't they give you the quivers?
The Armitages were all good men and true, and followed the fortunes of the Beverleys; but there are no Beverleys to follow now. Cut off root and branch more's the pity. That was a sad business. But come in; we must not talk here, for walls have ears, they say, and one never knows who one dares to speak before now."
There was nothing original about either of them; but they were very much respected in the school, not only on account of their father's position he represented the county in the House but also because they were good, industrious, and so-called clever. The Armitages took prizes at every examination.
"That may be your opinion, my good sir, but it will not be the opinion of the ruling powers; but if caught, you will be punished, and that by me, in pursuance of the authority vested in me." "Well, sir, if so, so be it. You have dismissed the Armitages on account of their upholding the king, and you can not, therefore, be surprised that they uphold him more than ever.
"So you have given leave, mother?" "Yes; I have." "And my friends are coming those two charming girls, the Armitages." "Yes, dear; I greatly admire both the Armitage girls. I am glad they are coming; but why should not Miss Miller come also?" "Only, she is not in their 'set, mother that is all. I wish I do wish you would ask her to postpone her visit.
Under this system, it was no wonder that a constant succession of complaints against servants should be made by the Armitages. How could it be otherwise? Flesh and blood could not patiently bear the trials to which these people were subjected.
The Armitages were all good men and true, and followed the fortunes of the Beverleys; but there are no Beverleys to follow now. Cut off root and branch more's the pity. That was a sad business. But come in; we must not talk here, for walls have ears, they say, and one never knows who one dares to speak before now."
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