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Updated: May 27, 2025
And often and often we have the gas lighted all through breakfast. Of course there are a great many conveniences," she added loyally, "and there's no doubt it saves steps. But I almost think I'd rather take 'em." He nodded. "What's become of the old place, Cousin Jule? I judge you've been out of it some time?" "Two years, Cousin Lorando.
"Oh, Hattie was married, Cousin Lorando, and the children were ten years old! And, anyway, it was different then." "The girls were just as pretty, I guess," he insisted. "And there were plenty of buggies, if anybody had designs." There was a pause, and the buzz of voices from the other room rose loudly.
Then we moved back into town; but you know I came in every week or so, and Aunt Martha used to have my room in the attic ready for me, just the same." "Yes, I know; Aunt Martha never forgot you, Cousin Lorando." "Well, it's fifteen years since I saw the old place, and a lot's happened since then, I tell you. First place, I'm a rich man, Cousin Jule.
Her quick answer surprised herself. "I should hope you could, if that woman can!" "Which one?" "That Mrs. Ranger, the one near the samovar that big brass thing. Liz Elise didn't introduce her to you. They don't introduce people the way they do at home, Cousin Lorando I hope you didn't mind. They think it's awkward." "Oh, Lord, no, I don't mind. I can spare her, anyway.
"Why, but, Cousin Lorando I there isn't time I hadn't planned " "Lord, neither had I, but what's the difference? If you want a thing done, go and do it yourself. Wouldn't you like to go? It's lovely up there; the spring's coming on fast, you know. I got lots of pussy-willow, and some little fellows told me there were May-flowers somewhere.
And she saw a man there she used to know, and well, it turned out she liked him better, that's all." "Oh, Cousin Lorando, how terrible for her!" "Um, yes. She didn't think it was specially terrible, I guess, though. She just packed up and went." "Went?" "Yes with him, you see. Diamonds and all. I got a divorce, of course.
"A third or fourth cousin, I believe, who has lived a long time in the West," they explained. The company, some of whom doubtless possessed third or fourth cousins from the West, nodded comprehensively, and the interrupted function flowed smoothly on again. Cousin Lorando Bean balanced his cup on his broad palm and gazed about appreciatively at the casts and water-colors on the dull green walls.
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