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Colonel S , a gentleman who was one of Wharton's party, but who had a good opinion of Vivian, at this moment took him by the arm, and, drawing him aside, whispered, in confidence, that he was persuaded there had been some mistake in the arrangements, which, as it was reported, Lord Glistonbury had just made with the ministry, for that Mr.
But a great official among one's acquaintance can do so much for one! It was probable that Lady Monogram's presence was among the first fruits of the happy family reconciliation that had taken place. Then there was Mrs. Leslie, a pretty widow, rather poor, who was glad to receive civilities from Mrs. Roby, and was Emily Wharton's pet aversion. Mrs.
He was, however, very drowsy during the day, and the evidence at the trial rendered it probable that he took laudanum on this day upon his own responsibility. In the evening he was found sleeping heavily upon the lounge, and again at Mrs. Wharton's request Dr. Williams was sent for, but did not think it worth while to come. The next morning Mrs. Wharton again sent for Dr.
He could not keep it from Mr. Wharton's ears by quarrelling with Quintus Slide. "It was true," said Lopez. "I knew it before just as well as though I had seen it. I ain't often very wrong in these things. You asked him for the money, and threatened him." "I don't know about threatening him." "'E wouldn't have sent it else."
She presented a futurist combination of colors, mainly Mandarin yellow and royal blue, both of which in some peculiar way seemed to extend upward, tingeing her cheeks. But Wharton's impression was vague; he saw little more than the tragic widening of the girl's eyes as she recognized his condition. "Am I as bad as that?" he stammered. "Do you think she'll notice it?" "Oh, Bob!"
Remembering Wharton's sayings and letters throughout the struggle, he grew less and less able to explain the incident by the reasons Wharton had himself supplied, and more and more convinced that there was some mystery behind. He and Anthony talked the matter over perpetually.
But day followed day, and week followed week, and still the dread summons did not come. Grace discussed frequently the possible cause of Miss Wharton's negligence in the matter with Emma, her one confidante. Emma was of the opinion that, in trying to fill Miss Wilder's position, Miss Wharton had her hands full.
Pearson behind him, smiling, and gently twirling the seals of his watch-chain. She was instantly struck by Wharton's look of excitement, and by the manner in which with a momentary glance aside at the Winterbourne party he approached her. "There is such a charming little room in there," he said, stooping his head to her, "and so cool after this heat. Won't you try it?"
The excitement of the meeting and in the House may be imagined when after a short but very cordial and effective speech from Mr. Bennett, the member for North Whinwick, in support of Mr. Wharton's candidature Mr. Wilkins, the miner's member for Derlingham, rose and made a series of astounding charges against the personal honour of the member for West Brookshire.
All the men will fear thy tongue, that is hung so it swings both ways." "Like the bells on the old woman's fingers and toes, 'It makes music wherever I go. Is not that a pretty compliment? Polly Wharton's brother gave it to me. Ah, if my brother had been like that!" "Do not say hard or naughty things to him, moppet. What is past is past."
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