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In short, it was some time, with the exception of Edgar, since so agreeable a person had sat down at that dinner-table; for the Hazels lay rather out of the way, and neither the general nor Mrs. Melwyn were of a temper to cultivate society. Edgar returned home in the evening from an agreeable drive with his friend through the bright glittering starlight night.
Leger, even in the extremity of his need, could be persuaded to accept a place in his family, the old soldier ended by taking great comfort, great interest, great pleasure, in all the improvements that were effected. One difficulty presented itself in making the arrangement; and this came from a quarter quite unexpected by Catherine from poor Mrs. Melwyn.
Melwyn and Lettice, after Mr. St. Leger's arrival, ventured openly to take in the concerns of the poor; and even in the establishment of a school, against which, with an obstinate prejudice against the education of the lower classes, the general had long so decidedly set his face. In short, having accepted all the conditions upon which alone St.
At last, turning to Edgar, he said, "That little wife of yours is really not such a fool as some might suppose her to be, captain." "Really "What say you, Mrs. Melwyn? Is there any sense in the young lady's suggestion, or is there not? What says Miss Arnold? Come, let us put it to the vote." Mrs. Melwyn smiled.
I find the books I read aloud to Mrs. Melwyn often very tiresome, I must confess." "And what sort of books do you read to Mrs. Melwyn?" "Why, only two sorts novels and essays."
Melwyn; united to the ease and politeness of a man of the world, equally acceptable to the general; Catharine was delighted; and Lettice only in a little danger of being too well pleased. His conversation soon showed him to be a man of a very superior turn of thought, and was full of information.
"I have more time than money," he said, with a gentle but very melancholy smile; "and, therefore, if you will give me leave, I would take the liberty of pointing out to you how you could help this poor woman. If if I knew...." "I live with General and Mrs. Melwyn I am Mrs. Melwyn's dame de compagnie," said Lettice, with simplicity. "And I am what ought to be Mr.
This last task did appear formidable. She put it off as long as she could; she got every body else in the right frame of mind before she ventured upon it; she had persuaded both Edgar and Mrs. Melwyn to second her, if need were, and at length, with a dreadful feeling of trepidation, she broached the subject to the old veteran.
Leger himself, to be persuaded to be happy upon her plan, the only possible plan under the circumstances; then there was Lettice to persuade that Mr. St. Leger's happiness and dignity would not be hazarded; then there was Edgar to reason out of calling her romantic; and last of all there was the general, for Mrs. Melwyn, I consider, as Catherine did, already persuaded.
As to their wishing at last for a home of their own, that is possible I allow: but think, sweetest mother, of the pleasure of rewarding this dear, good girl, by making her happy. As for the rest, fear not, mamma. God will provide." Mrs. Melwyn made no answer. But she listened more comfortably.
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