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I only wish he were here to see the sight himself. He does not know what he is missing by being late for dinner. It is too bad that he must get the story second-hand, when he might have enjoyed the edifying sight himself if he had only been on time." "I'd like to see the wretch that put that trash on my coat," said Plaisted, as he flung the mass into the grate. "By George! I'd fix him."
I guess you are safe, Mr. Plaisted. The storm is over for this time, unless you care to brew another like it; the one word will do it, you know," and she looked up with a smile. "Thanks; I beg to be excused! That one experience is enough to last me for one while. Ugh!
As he came into the house, Dexie struck an attitude, and exclaimed, in a tragic voice, "I could a tale unfold!" Plaisted stood in the doorway, and looked at her in amazement. "Dexie, don't be a fool," said Gussie, looking up from her wools, and frowning at her sister's strange behavior. "No, Gussie; I don't intend even to try and be one, for when Mr.
Plaisted turned his head, and understood at a glance the meaning of Dexie's words. Then, angrily grasping the cause of offence, he endeavored to remove it, till an ominous sound of tearing cloth caused him to desist. "Take it off! take it off! You, Dexter!" he cried, backing around to her. "Take off that trash, I say!"
I would like to show papa what kind of a man this Plaisted is, for I think he trusts him too much." "Weel, it canna be ony harm, shurely, jist to copy the letter, but ye needna mention the maitter to onyane; there's nae kennin' whit they wad mak' o't."
Plaisted was too surprised to speak, and Dexie took no heed to his darkening brow, but continued, "So you have been studying Shakespeare, and this is a practical illustration, I presume; or possibly you are posing as a disciple of Darwin, and, to prove his theory, have unfolded your tail to the public gaze.
So intent were his thoughts on the affectionate lines that he was oblivious to everything around him, and Mr. Sherwood spoke his name twice before Plaisted awoke from his reverie. He felt inclined to refuse the kindly-worded invitation to dinner which Mr. Sherwood extended to him, but, on second thoughts, accepted it; he would satisfy himself as to whether Gussie sent the valentine or not.
His bland and courteous manner was not inborn it had but a surface character; and if "to know a man you must live in the house with him," then it took but a short time to become thoroughly acquainted with Mr. Plaisted.
You and I must part. I'll have no schemer like you for a partner any longer. I'll not have my name mixed up with such doubtful dealings." High words followed, but as Mr. Sherwood had the upper hand, Plaisted was obliged to submit to his decision, and he soon left the room to collect his belongings, having received a peremptory dismissal.
Plaisted, and if you will rise at the first bell you will have plenty of time to curl your hair before the breakfast bell rings." "Dexie, don't let your tongue run away with you," her father said, reprovingly. "Plaisted will surely be up in good time to-morrow, as we have much work ahead of us if we intend to catch the train." "Yes, I'll be up to-morrow morning without fail," he replied.
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