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Updated: May 5, 2025
But if she wants to do underhand things she should change her bonnet and cloak. I knew them! don't tell me! Certainly, Miss Whichello's actions seemed suspicious; and, anxious to learn their meaning from the lady herself, Cargrim mentally determined to visit the Jenny Wren house after leaving Mrs Pansey, instead of calling on Miss Tancred, as he had intended.
'I'll remember to do so, replied Bell, gravely, although she had no intention of remaining awake all night to heat beef-tea and dose her mother with it, especially as the invalid was not ill enough for such extreme measures. But she was so touched by Miss Whichello's kindness that she would not have offended her, by scouting her prescription, for the world.
Honestly speaking, the artful old lady was as puzzled by Miss Whichello's visit to the dead-house as her hearers, and she could bring no very tangible accusation against her, but Mrs Pansey well knew the art of spreading scandal, and was quite satisfied that her significant silence about nothing would end in creating something against Miss Whichello.
'I believe general opinion is agreed upon that point, said the chaplain, dryly. 'What is Miss Whichello's opinion? demanded the archdeacon's widow. Cargrim could not suppress a start. It was strange that Mrs Pansey should allude to Miss Whichello, when he also had his suspicions regarding her knowledge of the dead man.
No nonsense. Come along. But Miss Whichello's bark was worse than her bite, for she discreetly left the room, so that the love-birds could take a tender leave of each other, and Captain Pendle found her standing on the steps outside with a broad smile on her face. 'You are sure you have not forgotten your gloves, Captain Pendle? she asked smilingly.
'I said nothing about the lady, corrected the bishop, haughtily; 'you will be pleased, sir, to take my words as I speak them. I do not approve of the engagement. 'On what grounds? asked George, quietly enough. 'I know nothing about Miss Arden's parents. 'She is the daughter of Miss Whichello's sister. 'I am aware of that, but what about her father?
'She's been trying to see Jentham, thought Mr Cargrim, recalling Miss Whichello's nervous hesitation. 'I wonder what she knows about him. The man is a mystery, and is in Beorminster for no good purpose. Miss Whichello and the bishop both know that purpose, I'm certain.
Miss Whichello's mission was something similar; and although both she and Bishop Pendle were ignorant that she represented the 'goddess out of a machine' who was to settle all things in a way conducive to the happiness of all persons, yet such was the case.
When they came out the tears were falling fast beneath Miss Whichello's veil. 'Is that the man? asked Tinkler, in a low voice. 'Yes! replied Miss Whichello; 'that is the man I knew as Amaru. The strange affair of Jentham's murder continued to occupy the attention of the Beorminster public throughout the week; and on the day when the inquest was held, popular excitement rose to fever heat.
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