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'See, there is a park in front of us; let us go in there; it will be quieter, replied Stella, as she pressed Vava's arm and hurried her over the crossing into Hyde Park, in which direction they had fortunately strayed. Vava drew a great breath of relief as they began to cross the park diagonally. 'Thank goodness!
Do let's go and thank her, and please be nice and smile at her, Stella, Vava begged her. Stella smiled at this, and it was with smiles on their faces that they picked their way along the passage through packing-cases into the kitchen.
Jones, but you must not take advantage of his good-nature; you must only come occasionally, not every Saturday. Stella consoled herself with the thought that when they were in their new house Vava would no longer want to come to the City with her, but would prefer to stay with Doreen Hackney. Again it occurred to her to wonder how Mr.
I am afraid we must wait until we are old ladies, and can retire on our savings and live in some little country village, said Amy, laying her hand upon Eva's and smiling at her. Possibly the conversation would have ended here but for Vava, and something that she said. 'But couldn't we have a little house in an unfashionable part?
Vava was no coward, and she was a strong athletic girl as well, so she did not hesitate a moment, but opened the door and burst into Eva's room. She stopped in amazement, for there was no burglar; but Eva, her face swollen with crying, was apparently making a survey of all her wardrobe and other possessions, for the bed, chairs, and floor were strewn with clothes, books, and all sorts of things.
Stella made no reply, but passed on to her own little sitting-room. Vava looked wistfully at Stella, but the latter did not catch the look, or she might have spoken otherwise. 'We must leave cards in return; but I shall not go on their "At Home" day, she said. Vava did not argue.
'Perhaps it has taught her a lesson, she agreed; 'and it is a blessing that it has ended better than we expected. Then the three started for the City with Doreen, who, of course, knew nothing of what had happened. 'There's the chairman's motor at the school-gate, exclaimed the latter, as she and Vava approached the City school. 'Mr. Montague Jones's, you mean? So it is!
Now this thought had come into Stella's mind too; but she replied, 'I don't think so. He would probably have mentioned it, and been rather proud of the fact that some of his family owned Lomore. 'I don't believe he would mention it; he is too much of a gentleman, maintained Vava stoutly. 'Mr. James Jones? questioned Stella, lifting her eyebrows at this championship.
There was a knock at the door, and Mrs. Morrison, bearing a tray, came into the room with a cheery, 'Good-morning, young leddies! 'Oh nursie, I meant to light the fire and get breakfast ready for you! cried Vava. 'What would you do that for?
Vava saw her through the bay-window, and went in to her, saying cheerfully, 'I've written the letter and posted it and everything. 'Why did you not show it to me first? demanded Stella. 'Why should I? I never thought of it. Besides, you never read my letters; you always say you trust me, said Vava.
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