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Such are the scenes within thy walls, such thy master, happy Powderham! From hence our hero went to Squire Bell’s, of Mamheap; in the way he met with Mr. Jackson, his steward, who was lame with the gout; he presently knew Mr. Carew, gave him half-a-crown, and told him, he would hop back on his crutches to give him something to drink.
"I’m goin’ to the door," said she raspingly. "The bell’s ringin’." After a minute or two she came back. "Telegram!" she announced, handing the yellow envelope over. Aunt Mary put on her glasses, opened it, and read: Cook has blood poison. Sues for a thousand. Probable amputation. Aunt Mary dropped the paper with a gasp. Lucinda looked at her with interest.
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