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'That I strictly forbid, said Mrs Macintyre. 'A game is a game; a charade is a charade. While the acting proceeds no looker-on must interfere except under my intense displeasure. In fact, my dear Leucha, after what I have said, I shall write to your mother asking her to remove you from the school, unless you promise not to make any fuss or show any fear to-night. Go back to your room now.
'Well, said Hollyhock haltingly, 'I somehow it seems hard on Mrs Macintyre, doesn't it? 'Not a bit of it, dear. Why, it's the making of her school. She has got so many applications for girlies like yourself to go to Ardshiel that she soon will have to close her lists.
But both The Paddock and The Garden are small in comparison with the middle house, which has been unoccupied since before your marriage, George. It is a spacious and beautiful place, and my intention my firm intention, remember is to place Mrs Macintyre there and establish a suitable school for your girls, for other girls. Your girls can go to her as weekly boarders.
The address had been given, however, to Mrs Constable; and Mrs Macintyre, who was feeling very depressed, and wondering if anything could come of her friend's scheme, replied instanter: 'Will be with you by next train. Mrs Constable made all preparations for her guest's arrival. The best spare room was got ready. The finest linen sheets, smelling of lavender, were spread on the soft bed.
There was no reason, however, why such schools should not exist, and do well. But she knew they had a fight before them, and that conflict lay in her path. She did not, however, know that this conflict was to take place so soon. Mrs Macintyre was a good deal surprised by what followed Hollyhock's stolen visit to Ardshiel.
'All right, said Jasper, looking with his honest, Scots face full into the eyes of Hollyhock. 'There they are the principals, I mean. 'Principals! What nonsense you do talk! 'I mean my mother, your father, and Mrs Macintyre. 'And what are they principals of? asked the angry girl. 'Why, the school, of course. 'The school? There's no school. 'Well, let's run and ask them.
Leucha muttered something which Magsie took for 'Come in. She entered the luxurious chamber. 'You are called, Lady Leucha, to the mistress on business immediate and most important. You are to go to her at once. My certie! but you are comfortable here. 'Are you speaking of Mrs Macintyre? inquired Leucha. 'I am the head-mistress of the school herself.
'I'll just wear my old brown dress; it will save the dresses which I have to keep for proper occasions in London. Dear, dear, what an awful house this is! She sank into a chair, saying to herself how much, how very much, Mrs Macintyre would have to thank her for by-and-by! She looked at the watch she wore in a leather wristlet, and decided that she might rest for at least a quarter of an hour.
'Well, however it happened is your secret; but I can only say that your jaw was very nearly broken. It isn't broken, however, and I 'll get a soothing liniment, which you are to keep on constantly during the day. I suppose I mustn't inquire how this occurred? 'Best not, said Mrs Macintyre; 'only get the dear child well. 'I won't be long over that job, with one like Miss Hollyhock.
There stood Mrs Constable; there stood Mrs Macintyre; there also stood in a group Jasper, Garnet, Emerald, Sapphire, and Opal. 'Come ashore, come ashore, called Jasper; and the boat was quickly pulled toward the little landing-stage. The ten happy children romped away together. 'Isn't it good that she's gone? said Hollyhock. 'Isn't she a downright horror?
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