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And if she does a thing that's disagreeable to her, she likes to do it in the most painful possible way. She has a beautiful nature. Anne smiled, and passed him a little gold box. 'Have a cigarette? she suggested. 'Thanks I'm not really in a bad temper. But why this relapse of devotion to little Mrs Ottley? And why are you and I suddenly treated with marked neglect?
Hardly two words have I had with you tonight, Mrs Ottley.... I suppose that chap's awfully amusing, what? I'm not amusing.... I know that. 'Oh, don't say that. Indeed you are. she consoled him. 'Am I though? 'Well, you amuse me! 'Right! He laughed cheerily. He always filled up pauses with a laugh. The Surprise
'Mrs Ottley is not at home, sir. At his blank expression the servant, who knew him, and of course liked him, as they always did, offered the further information that Mrs Ottley had gone out for the whole afternoon. 'Are the children at home, or out with Miss Townsend? 'The children are out, sir, but not with Miss Townsend. They are spending the day with their grandmother. 'Oh!
'If Archie ever treats me with any want of proper deference, I shall cut him off with a shilling! 'Do give me the shilling for him now, said Edith laughing. The elder Mrs Ottley was a sweet woman, with a resigned smile and a sense of humour. She had a great admiration for Edith, who was very fond of her. No-one else was there on this occasion.
'The more I know her, the more I like her. She's the most good-natured, jolly, kind woman I've ever seen. Landi likes her too. That's a good sign. 'And she keeps Bruce in a good temper? said Mrs Ottley slyly. 'Well, why shouldn't she? I'm not afraid of Madame Frabelle, Edith said, laughing. 'After all, Bruce may be thirty-seven, but she's fifty. 'She's a wonderful woman, admitted Mrs.
"I am attempting a novel, for which Messieurs Saunders and Ottley have agreed to give 700l. It is to be ready some time in September I mean the MS. and I am most anxious upon every account to make it as good as possible, one very great reason being the fair, candid, and liberal conduct of the intended publishers. I shall do my very best. Shall I, do you think, succeed?
The professional comes up to the scratch when wanted and stops when the performance is not required. It's all the difference in the world, isn't it, Mrs Ottley? Still, he's a nice boy. Are you fond of music? 'Very. Really fond of it; but I'm only a listener. Lady Everard seemed delighted and brightened up. 'Oh, you don't sing or play? you must come to one of my Musical Evenings.
She is most charming and amiable and makes friends wherever she goes. I don't think I know anything more than this, dear Lady Conroy. Yours very sincerely, Edith Ottley. P.S. I have not met Miss Dulcie Clay." Bruce was satisfied with this letter. Edith herself thought it the most amusing letter she had ever written.
Won't it be something to be the mother of the greatest English composer of the twentieth century? 'It would be rather fun. 'We shan't hear quite so much about Strauss, Elgar, Debussy and all those people when Archie Ottley grows up, declared Madame Frabelle. 'I hear very little about them now, said Bruce.
Madame Frabelle was looking very pleasant and very much at her ease as she sat down comfortably, taking the largest chair. 'I'm afraid that Archie has been bothering you today, Edith said, as she poured out tea. 'What! exclaimed Bruce, with a start of horror. 'Oh no, no, no! Not the least in the world, Mr Ottley! He's a most delightful boy.
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