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Upon the conclusion of the testimony, the witness was sharply cross-questioned by Governor Winthrop, and some inquires were made by various Assistants, but nothing further was elicited. As for Joy, he disdained to ask a question, declaring that his accuser, Timpson, had already been in the stocks for leasing; and, besides, had been cudgelled by himself for stealing.
"Why don't you put him in the back room, Auntie," she said. "The one Miss Timpson used to have. That isn't occupied now and the bed is ready." Thankful hesitated. "I don't know's he'd better have that room, Emily," she said. "Why not? I'm sure it's a very nice room." "Yes, I know it is, but " "But what?" Mr. Cobb had a remark to make. "Well, come on, come on," he said, testily.
"Goin'!" she repeated. "You're goin' to leave here? Why why you've just fixed up to stay!" Miss Timpson groaned. "I know," she wailed; "I thought I had, but I I've changed my mind. I'm going to leave now." By way of proof she pointed to her traveling-bag, which was beside her on the floor. Mrs. Barnes had not noticed the bag before, but now she saw that it was, apparently, packed.
When I was her age folks used to tell me I had real wonderful hair. You remember that, don't you, Mr. Hammond?" Mr. Hammond chuckled. "I remember lots of things," he observed diplomatically. "You think she's pretty, don't you, Mr. Daniels?" persisted Miss Timpson. East Wellmouth's legal light bowed assent. "A ahem a very striking young lady," he said with dignity.
Sometimes I think I ought to hang a lantern on my jokes; then folks would see 'em quicker." So Mr. Daniels came, and Mr. Hammond came, and so also did Miss Timpson. The first dinner was served in the big dining-room and it was a success, everyone said so. Beside the boarders there were invited guests, Captain Bangs and Hannah Parker, and Kenelm also.
Prominent and prosperous citizens, who have lived here long enough for East Wellmouth to know them and respect them." This was a shot in the bull's eye. Miss Timpson evidently thought so, for she nodded approval. Daniels continued. "They were men of known worth," he went on. "Practical citizens whose past as well as present is known.
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