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An' don't try for ter deny it, Mr. Geoffrey, I ain't blind, leastways I can see a bit out o' one eye sometimes specially where Hermy's concerned, I can so. Of course, you ain't worthy of her but then no man is, to my mind!" "No, I'm not worthy of her, God knows!" said Ravenslee, quite humbly. "An' Hermy's goin' to marry a man with money. Her heart's set on it firm!"
It was remarkable to see how easily this man, who was accustomed to obedience, and famous for his bravery and keen energy, could become a child among children. He had lost a beloved wife, a little son, about Hermy's age, and a young daughter, and no doubt our numerous family reminded him of these departed ones. As for his tales, he separated them into distinct categories.
And swaying on unsteady feet, he turned to the door, but M'Ginnis gripped his shoulder. "Wait a bit, Kid." "N-no, I'm goin' home see!" said Spike, setting his jaw obstinately, "I'm goin' r-right now!" "That's just what you ain't!" snarled M'Ginnis. "Sit down! Hermy's only a work-girl don't forget that, Kid an' this guy's a millionaire.
Georgie rapidly considered what Hermy's and Ursy's comments would be if, when they arrived tomorrow, he was found doing exercises under the tuition of a Guru. Hermy, when she was not otter-hunting, could be very sarcastic, and he had a clear month of Hermy in front of him, without any otter-hunting, which, so she had informed him, was not possible in August.
Wish I was a man, that's all just for an hour! Ah!" Here Mrs. Trapes snorted fiercer than usual, and the jut of her elbows was deadly. "And he gets Arthur drunk, does he!" said Ravenslee, puffing dreamily at his pipe. "Yes!" sighed Mrs. Trapes as she loaded a tray with the supper things. "Hermy's seen him drunk twice, to my knowing, an' I thought it would break her 'eart, poor dear! Y' see, Mr.
Such an idea, at least, was in his mind for a moment; but when he left her she spoke one word which dispelled it. "Harry," she said, "you must ask Miss Burton to come across and see me. I hear that she is to be at the rectory to-morrow." Harry of course said that he would send her. "She will understand why I can not go to her, as I should do-but for poor Hermy's position.
"Hermy's watched over you night an' day a'most like th' guardian angel she is prayin' f' you, workin' f' you, fightin' death away from you. Oh, I guess it's her fault as you're alive this day! Anyway, her an' you's man an' wife till death do you part." "But death hasn't, you see." "An' death sure ain't goin' to yet." "No, I'm I'm very much alive still, it seems."
"Why, of course, Spike." "Hermy's forgiven me. I I've promised to work hard an' do what she wants." "I'm glad of that, Spike!"
Y' see, she ain't much on the giggle, Geoff, but she's most always singing, 'cept when her kids is sick or Mulligan calls " "What do you mean?" "Oh, Hermy mothers all the kids around here when they're sick, an' lots o' kids is always getting sick. And when Mulligan comes it's rent day, an' sometimes Hermy's a bit shy on the money " "Is she?" said Mr. Ravenslee, frowning. "You bet she is, Geoff!
"Hermy Hermione, sir." "Hermione why, that's Greek! It's a very beautiful name!" "Kind of fits her too!" nodded Spike, warming to his theme. "Hermy's ace-high on the face and figure question! Why, there ain't a swell dame on Fift' Av'ner, nor nowheres else, got anything on Hermy as a looker!" "And what of your father and mother?"
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