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"You sure got th' Kid all worked up an' mad enough t' kill, eh, Bud? If he does get up against this guy Geoff this guy Geoff's sure goin' t' cash in sudden. Consequently, I guess you'll be wantin' paper an' pencil both here!" "What th' hell " began M'Ginnis. "Telegram, Bud. You're goin' t' frame up a nice little telegram t' this guy Geoff oh, you sure are th' fly gazebo!
Business and lessons had parted his day from his mother's in a way which was very surprising when it was realised; and Geoff realised it, perhaps, better than Lady Markland did. In the evenings she was, as before, his alone; though sometimes even then a little preoccupied and with other things in her mind, as she allowed, which she could scarcely speak to him about.
But with Partridge, and your tutor, and your nurse by the by, I must not forget about her having to leave before long. You know about that your mother told me you did?" "Yes," I replied. "Pierson is to be married on the tenth of next month. But " I hesitated. "But what?" said Uncle Geoff. "I wish we needn't have a nurse.
"Yes, several. I saw Buffalo Bill last year, and lots of Indians and cow-boys whom he had fetched over. And I saw Professor Professor what was his name? I forget, but he lectured on phrenology; and then there was Mrs. Geoff Templestowe." "Oh Mrs. Geoff she's a different sort. Buffalo Bill and his show can hardly be treated as specimens of American society, and neither can your bump-man.
From the quiet of her seclusion she had been roused into all the storms of passion, and though this was sweetened by the absolute devotion of the young man who adored her, there were yet moments in which she felt like Geoff that the position was becoming insupportable.
I told you I'd try to get a steady job, an' so I will but I ain't goin' to quit the fightin' game for nobody! 'N' say I'm sleepy. How about it? You can have my bed, or the couch here, or you can get in Hermy's " "Thanks, the couch will do, Spike." "Then I guess it's me for the feathers!" said Spike, rising and stretching, "so long, Geoff!"
It was so unusual to see any wheeled vehicle there, except their own carryall, that it caused a universal excitement. Elsie ran to the window overhead with Phillida in her arms; little Geoff stood on the porch staring out of a pair of astonished eyes, and Clover came forward to meet the new arrivals with an unmistakable look of surprise in her face.
To jump on board and take up an oar was the work of half a minute, and Geoff was pushing off without a thought of anybody else when a hoarse shout stayed him. 'Stay, muster! panted Binks, hurrying to the edge. 'Two's better than one; two oars will reach 'em quicker! and in scrambled the breathless old man, drops of perspiration rolling unheeded down his wrinkled cheeks.
"Me put-a-you wise, Geoff; you savvy where-a to find Spike, now me go back t' my lil Pietro, yes. S' long, pal, 'n' good-a luck!" Ravenslee hastened on down-stairs, returning neighbourly nods and greetings as he went, but staying for none, and so, crossing the court, turned into the avenue.
By an unusual chance, Geoff was not there, staring with his little sharp eyes, and this made everything sweeter. He had her to himself at last. "Do I disturb you? Are you busy?" he said. "Not at all. At least, if I am busy, it is nothing that requires immediate attention. I am a little stupid about those drainages, and what is the landlord's part. I wonder if you know any better?
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