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I didn't think he was in earnest, or that Papa would let him. Marilda turned full round. 'What, you won't go and be my father's clerk, and be one of Kedge and Underwood, and make a fortune? Felix shook his head. 'And what is your work instead? 'Printing, said Felix stoutly. 'It gives present payment, and we can't do without it. Both Marilda's hands seized on his. 'I like you! she said.
Of the absent ones they heard good accounts. Alda was altogether one with her cousin's family, and seemed to be completely on an equality with Marilda; and Edgar had been sent by Thomas Underwood to acquire modern languages under the care of an Englishman who took private pupils at Louvaine, whence Edgar despatched most amusing letters and clever sketches.
"Lida is up again; she is a sweet little patient person, and I cannot withstand Fernan's wish to present her to his wife, who remains prostrate at present, and will till we get out of the present stiff breeze and its influences. "12th. The presentation is over, and it has ended in Lida devoting herself to the succour of Marilda, and likewise of her maid, who is a good deal worse than herself.
Her mother wrote to her, and also to Geraldine, whom she piteously entreated not to let Anna lose another chance, in the midst of her bloom, when she could get good introductions, and Marilda would do all she could for her. But Anna was obdurate. She should never see any one in society like Uncle Clem. She had had a taste two years ago, and she wished for no more.
'Lots of people are coming to stay with us for Christmas, added Marilda, and you must all of you come and have all the fun with us. 'Oh, thank you! how charming! cried Alda. 'If Papa will but be well enough; he is so much better now. 'He must come for change of air, said Marilda. 'You can't think how pleased my father was to hear I had met you.
And you, Annie, do you know you are coming to me for the season when your uncle and aunt go out of town?" "Indeed, Cousin Marilda, thank you, I don't know it, and I don't believe it." "Ah, we'll see! You haven't thought of the dresses you two are to have for the Drawing-Room from Worth's, and Lady Caergwent to present you." Anna shook her head laughingly, while Gerald muttered
Oh, it was so nice, and still more beautiful when the strange lights were out and the people gone, and only the lovely quiet moon shining on the sea, and a path of light from Venus." "I should think so," muttered Gerald, and Marilda began "Pretty well, miss." "I am very sorry to bo so late," began Francie, and Geraldine caught an opportunity while shawling Marilda to say
Besides there's something about our old giant steadiness and breeding, I believe that uniformly makes Tom knock under to him; and there's a peculiar affinity of good sense between him and Marilda, that ought to have ripened under favourable circumstances. 'And is he really cut out! said Alda. 'I don't know how to believe this! How far has it gone?
Uncle Thomas had given Alda a five-pound note to buy presents, and Marilda had sent every one something besides, mostly of such a matter-of-fact useful type that Alda stood and laughed at them. And Mrs. Underwood was pleased with the exhibition, and smiled and admired, only her attention was tired out at last, and she was taken early to her own room.
I am very thankful for this year, and for the way in which my poor mother was given into my hands at last. Fernan has helped me to make a short will, to save confusion and difficulty. I have left everything to Clement, knowing that you and he will provide for all. Fernan and Marilda will care for Lida. Give my books and MSS. to Dolores, and please be kind to her.
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