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So the two ladies, who had come to the Lodge when their sister died, had declared their intention of remaining there, at least for the present, "for the sake of those poor, dear children." And, dressed in at their best, they sat solemnly waiting the arrival of the children's father and step-mother "that young woman," as they always spoke of her in Avonsbridge. What Dr.
He did come in, though not immediately, and passing her with a smile, which doubtless furnished the text for a whole week's gossip in Avonsbridge, went over to talk to a group of ladies belonging to Saint Bede's. And now for the first time Christian saw what her husband was "in society."
Ferguson as might put the girl in a safe position, where she would have a chance of turning out well, or, at least, better than if she had remained at Avonsbridge. Then Christian had time to think of herself.
Which statement, when she came to hear it which of course she did: every body hears every thing in Avonsbridge only made Christian smile, half amused, half sad, to think how strangely truth can be twisted sometimes, even by well-meaning people, who are perfectly convinced in their own minds and consciences that they never tell a lie, and wouldn't do such a thing for the world. Nevertheless, Mrs.
He was forty-five and she twenty-one and yet to both this was the real spring-time of their lives. After a pause, during which he sat thinking rather deeply, the master rose and rang the bell. "Barker, do you know whether Sir Edwin Uniacke is still in Avonsbridge?" Barker had seen him not an hour ago, near the senate-house.
An acquaintance before your marriage, which you kept so scrupulously concealed that your nearest connections I myself even had not the slightest idea of it. You must perceive, Mrs. Grey, what conclusions people will draw indeed, can not help drawing. Not that I believe I assure you I don't one word against you. Only confide in me, and I will make the matter clear to all Avonsbridge. You hear me?"
Grey died, and then the widower's grief; though unobtrusive, was sufficiently obvious to make Avonsbridge put all unkindly curiosity aside, and conclude that the departed lady must have been the most exemplary and well-beloved of wives and mothers. All this, being town's talk, Christian already knew; more she had never inquired, not even when she was engaged to him. Nor did Dr.
"I fear that I may be intruding, but I have only just received a message you sent me; I had been out all day, and I leave Avonsbridge early tomorrow," he began to say, hesitatingly, apologetically. "I am glad to see you," said the master. "Christian, will you send the children away? or rather, Sir Edwin, will you come to my study?"
And he has been saying this, and you have been listening to it, perhaps repeating it to all Avonsbridge. What a wicked woman you must be!" The words were said, not fiercely or resentfully, but in a sort of meditative, passive despair.
"Yes, ma'am. And you are Mrs. Grey?" peering at her with some curiosity; for, as every body knew every thing in Avonsbridge, no doubt Miss Bennett was perfectly well aware that Dr. Grey's young wife was the ci-devant governess at Mr. Ferguson's. "Will you walk up into my room? I wanted a word with you before lessons." "Certainly, Mrs. Grey.
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