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Lady John, always keenly alive to any change in the social atmosphere, looked up and saw her husband coming downstairs with their guest. As she went to meet them, Stonor stopped halfway down to say something. The two men halted there deep in discussion. But scarcely deeper than those other two Lady John had left by the writing-table. 'Who is it you are going to marry? Miss Levering had asked.
'Yes, it's a great improvement, Miss Levering agreed. Mrs. Heriot, joining in for the first time, spoke with emphasis 'But it's going to cost a great deal more. 'It's worth it, said Miss Levering. 'But we'll have nothing left for the organ at St. Pilgrim's. 'My dear Lydia, said Lady John, 'we're putting the organ aside. 'We can't afford to "put aside" the elevating influence of music. Mrs.
Levering, who, with a kind of automatic movement of his hand, drew forward the coin and swept it into his till. "Send the bundle to No. 300 Argyle Street," said the lady, with a bland smile, as she turned from the counter, and the half-bewildered store-keeper. "Stay, madam! there is a slight mistake!" The words were in Mr.
Heriot and Lady John sat with their heads close together on the sofa, discussing in undertones the absorbing subject of the prospective new member of the family. Mrs. Freddy perched on the edge of the writing-table between Miss Levering, who sat in front of it, and Jean, whose chair was on the other side.
'How much? asked Miss Levering. 'What you like, she answered. Miss Levering took her change out in information. 'Can you tell me who the speakers are? 'Oh, yes. The haggard face brightened before the task. 'That one is the famous Miss Claxton. 'With her face screwed up? 'That's because the sun is in her eyes. 'She isn't so bad-looking, admitted Mrs. Fox-Moore.
He had been wonderfully impressed with Mary's ability to make the best of every situation, and after he had once been awakened to the fact that she was an unusual specimen of humanity, had studied her carefully. Now he confided to Mrs. Levering his greatest desire for Marion was that she might grow up to be as self reliant and happy-hearted a young girl as Mary.
'I can forgive them for worrying the Liberals' he threw a laughing glance at Greatorex 'but they are disorderly. 'Isn't the phrase consecrated to a different class? said Miss Levering, quietly. 'You're perfectly right. Greatorex, for once, was at one with Lord Borrodaile. 'They've become nothing less than a public nuisance. Going about with dog-whips and spitting in policemen's faces.
Polly rejoiced in the cooling shade, slipped off her duster, removed her hat, rumpled her pretty hair and seated herself to indulge in the delightful occupation of paying off old scores. Tom Levering followed her example. Edith took a seat but refused to remove her hat and coat, while Henderson stood in the entrance. "There goes something with wings! Should you have that?" cried Levering.
Miss Levering pushed towards her one of the welcoming great easy-chairs that stood holding out cool arms and a lap of roses. The tired visitor, with her dusty clothes and brusque manner, sat down without relaxing to the luxurious invitation. Her stiffly maintained attitude and direct look said as plain as print, Now what excuse have you to offer for asking me to come here?
A public park, for which a beautiful stretch of the Brandywine, on Adams street and north of Levering Avenue, is recommended, is already engaging the attention of the citizens as a necessary provision.
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