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"And don't forget that the doors are wide open to you at the Laurels," said Mr. Lacy. "At the Oaks also," said Mr. Dinsmore. And Calhoun Conly added, "And at Roselands; we shall expect frequent visits, and do our best for your entertainment; though unfortunately we have no little folks to be your companions." Evelyn acknowledged each invitation gracefully and in suitable words.
Conly made an early call, prescribed, talked to her and Eva in a cheerful strain, saying he hoped that rest and a change of weather would soon bring her at least a measure of relief and strength; but in reply to the anxious questioning of Mr. and Mrs. Leland, he acknowledged that he found her far gone in consumption, and did not think she could last many weeks.
Conly also highly approved, she gladly accepted; all the more so because she had learned that Grandma Elsie too, whom she loved even better than ever for her kindness to the dear departed, was about to spend some days or weeks with her daughter Violet.
Conly asked, addressing the group of staring children. "Dunno," said one. "Guess not," said another. "Mebbe thems the grand folks as moved intill the second story front t'other week," observed a third. "I'll show ye the way, lady," and he rushed past her into the house and ran nimbly up the dirty stairs. Mrs. Conly lifted her skirts and followed, her heart sinking like lead in her bosom.
Conly, that the older daughter had married a poor artist with the full consent of her parents and grandfather, his lack of wealth being considered no objection to his suit.
Conly had joined them as they sat down, and presently he addressed the captain: "I hear, Raymond, that you would like to buy in this neighborhood." "Yes, if I can find a suitable place, one that will satisfy my wife as well as myself," the captain answered with a smiling glance at Violet. "Well, Vi, how would Woodburn answer, so far as you are concerned?" queried Arthur.
Conly they were considered too young to attend the parties. A matter of regret to none of them except Rosie Travilla and Lucilla Raymond, and even they, though they would have been glad to be permitted to go, made no remonstrance or complaint, but submitted cheerfully to the decision of their elders. A busy, happy winter and spring followed, bringing no unusual event to any branch of the family.
Rose Lacey from the Laurels and her cousins Calhoun and Arthur Conly; while a little in the rear of them were the servants, all from old Uncle Joe, now in his ninety-fifth year, down to Betty, his ten-year-old great-granddaughter showing faces full of eager delight.
"They can stay at Roselands with their cousins Calhoun and Arthur Conly; or at the Oaks, if Horace and his family do not join us in the trip to Nantucket." "Cannot Bob and Betty go with us, papa?" Elsie asked. "I have no doubt it would be a very great treat to them." "Our party promises to be very large," he replied; "but if you two ladies are agreed to invite them I shall raise no objection."
"We went up at Easton, Pennsylvania; Conly, Jones and myself, and it was the finest trip I ever took. Perfectly splendid! We got the balloon full about twelve o'clock, and the crowd held her down until we were ready. Then I gave the word and they let go, and we went a-humming into the air.
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