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Robert, if she had any pin-money, to buy New York Central; and he predicted an era of prosperity which would be unexampled in the annals of the country. Among other powers, he quoted the father of Honora's schoolmate, Mr. James Wing, as authority for this prophecy.
Kame had proposed herself again the word "delicately" must be used for one of Honora's first house-parties. Only an acute perception could have read in the lady's praise of Hugh a masterly avoidance of that part of his career already registered on the social slate. Mrs.
She was, on the contrary, profoundly touched. "How can madame ask?" she cried impulsively, and seized Honora's hand. How was it possible to be near madame, and not love her? "And would you go anywhere with me?" The scene came back to her in the night watches. For the little maid had wept and vowed eternal fidelity.
And I am so interested in the little bit I have seen already. I caught a glimpse of your girls' home on my way from the station. I hope you will take me there." Mrs. Holt gave her a quick look, but beheld in Honora's clear eyes only eagerness and ingenuousness. The change in the elderly lady's own expression, and incidentally in the atmosphere which enveloped her, was remarkable.
And I am so interested in the little bit I have seen already. I caught a glimpse of your girls' home on my way from the station. I hope you will take me there." Mrs. Holt gave her a quick look, but beheld in Honora's clear eyes only eagerness and ingenuousness. The change in the elderly lady's own expression, and incidentally in the atmosphere which enveloped her, was remarkable.
George Hanbury was Honora's cousin, and she did not deem his admiration a subject fit for discussion with Bridget. "Sure," declared Mary Ann, "it's the air of a princess the child has." That she should be thought a princess did not appear at all remarkable to Honora at twelve years of age. Perdita may have had such dreams.
Peter checked Honora's trunk, and Peter had got the permission through Judge Brice which enabled them all to pass through the grille and down the long walk beside which the train was standing. They entered that hitherto mysterious conveyance, a sleeping-car, and spoke to old Mrs. Stanley, who was going East to see her married daughter, and who had gladly agreed to take charge of Honora.
Mrs. Holt had not been satisfied with Honora's and Susan's accounts of the house in Stafford Park. She felt called upon to inspect it. And for this purpose, in the spring following Honora's marriage, she made a pilgrimage to Rivington and spent the day.
The smiles came back to Honora's face, hearts grew lighter, and Arthur started for London, with little confidence in the good-will of Livingstone, but more in his own ability to force the gentleman to do his duty.
But want of fortune caused the parents on both sides to discourage this attachment, and it was broken off. It was in 1771 that Mr. Day, having placed Sabrina at a boarding-school, became conscious of Honora's attractions, and began to think of marrying her.
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