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Whilst these matters were being arranged, Mr Jones was despatched to tell Rowland to bring his sister as soon as possible, and in the course of a few hours they arrived, accompanied by Gladys and Minette. The shock of the morning had so weakened Netta's nervous system, that Rowland was obliged to carry her upstairs.
As, the glare of the gas by which the room was lighted fell upon Netta's face, Rowland half believed that it was the corpse of his once blooming sister that he was placing on the sofa. 'Fetch some water, Minette, darling, said Rowland, supporting Netta. 'This is what mamma takes, said the child, bringing Rowland a small bottle labelled 'Prussic acid' from the bedroom. 'I cannot give her this.
And still before the glass, she gave a little bound, like a kitten. Then she ran back to her mother, took Netta's face in her hands, dashed a kiss at it, and subsided, weak and gasping, on to a sofa. When Victoria reappeared Felicia was motionless as before, but there was a first streak of colour in her thin, cheeks, and a queer brightness in her eyes.
Netta's will and word was now law with her father; he refused her nothing; he even allowed her to see her mother-in-law, provided the meeting was managed when he was from home. It was so managed, and a melancholy meeting it proved; the old woman's tears and sobs were so irrepressible, that Gladys was obliged to shorten it as much as possible; Netta, however, was calmer than she expected.
Where was all those carriages going? Ach a fi! that man was just driving into our horse. Howel, name o' goodness tell the coachman to tak' care. He'll be upsetting us. Yes, indeet, Netta, there's shops! One after another. Did you be buying Netta's wedding clothes there, Howel! Is that a play-house? No! not a gentleman's house?
Supper was awaiting him, and Owen and he were soon seated over the fire, discussing their mother's illness and Netta's conduct. They had not met for three or four years, and there was much to say.
So you will find a wedding dress and all kinds of dresses and garments without number awaiting you, for I gave the milliner carte blanche. 'What's carte blanche, cousin? You are become so grand. 'Never mind white paper with two meanings. And here is a present to begin with. Howel takes a leather case from his pocket and puts it into Netta's hand.
The statement when finished and written out in Netta's childish hand was sent by messenger, late in the evening, within a covering letter to Faversham, written by Tatham. Tatham afterward devoted himself till nearly midnight to composing a letter to Lydia. He had unaccountably missed her that afternoon, for when he arrived at the cottage from Pengarth she was out, and neither Mrs.
She followed Dr Richards to Netta's room, and the feelings of the mother and the daughter may well be imagined, as they thus met after such a separation. Mrs Prothero turned away and wept then prepared to wait upon her child.
How do you do, Netta? exclaimed the new comer, shaking Mrs Prothero's hand, and pulling Netta's curls. Hereupon the young man arose from the sofa, and bowing profoundly, said, 'Good evening, Miss Gwynne, with a tone as grave as his appearance. 'I beg your pardon, Mr Rowland, said the young lady, who we now introduce in form as Miss Gwynne of Glanyravon Park.
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