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He was obliged to be at home that evening for a service in the church. Late at night Howel returned, anxious and pale. Netta and Mrs Griffey had been to see Albert Smith's entertainment, and the latter was in a great state of descriptive excitement, when Howel interrupted her by saying,
Rowland, also, in his turn, duly embraced the lady, who seemed much pleased to see him. They brought in various packages, and proceeded to the parlour. 'Where's mother, Netta? exclaimed Mr Prothero. Rowland answered for her. 'She is gone to Mrs Griffey Jenkins, father; perhaps you have not heard that Uncle Griff is dead. 'Not I, indeed.
At ten o'clock in the morning, carriage wheels were again heard, and Mrs Prothero trembled as Howel entered the house, and there was a consultation of doctors as to the propriety of his seeing his wife at once. Mrs Griffey anticipated every one else by going direct to Howel. 'How is she, mother? were his first words. 'Better they do say. 'Then why on earth did they telegraph for me.
What if their guests remarked, as guests will, gentle reader, when our backs are turned, that Howel was insufferably purse-proud and conceited, and his wife as affected and provincial as possible; they did not hear the friendly notices, and were well content to fill the concert room with their party, all in full dress, to the admiration of the townsfolk, and of Mrs Griffey Jenkins in particular.
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