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Widdowson, who was coming towards the railway; she walked rather wearily, with her eyes on the ground, and did not become aware of him until he addressed her. 'Are we travelling the same way? he asked. 'Westward? 'Yes. I am going all the way round to Portland Road. They entered the station, Barfoot chatting humorously.
I can never forget how her eyes shone when I put that joint of meat before her. 'I do, do wish, sighed Miss Barfoot, with a pained smile, 'that I knew some honest man who would be likely to fall in love with little Monica! In spite of you, my dear, I would devote myself to making the match. But there's no one. 'Oh, I would help, laughed Rhoda, not unkindly.
Then, with a perfectly calm manner, Miss Barfoot began to speak of a new subject. Everard followed her lead. He did not stay much longer, and on leaving asked to be remembered to Miss Nunn. A week later he again found his cousin alone. He now felt sure that Miss Nunn was keeping out of his way.
Rhoda again avoided meeting with him, and, as Miss Barfoot noticed, threw herself with increased energy into all her old pursuits. 'What about your holiday this year? Mary asked one evening in June. 'Shall you go first, or shall I? 'Please make whatever arrangements you like. Miss Barfoot had a reason for wishing to postpone her holiday until late in August.
'Oh, I had no wish in the matter at all. 'You like Mr. Barfoot? 'I think him very pleasant. 'How delightful to be praised by you, Mrs. Widdowson! Now if any one speaks to you about me, when I have left England, will you find some nice word? Don't think me foolish. I do so desire the good opinion of my friends. To know that you spoke of me as you did for Mr.
'So she is, replied Miss Barfoot. 'What is your objection? 'Why doesn't she aim at some better position? Miss Barfoot and Rhoda exchanged smiles. 'But nothing could be better for her. Some day she hopes to start a paper of her own, and to learn all the details of such business is just what she wants. Oh, you are still very conventional, Everard.
'Miss Barfoot was full of your praises and indeed I think we may suit each other. 'I shall try to be as little disturbance to you as possible. 'And I to you. The street is a very quiet one. Up above here is Cumberland Market; a hay and straw market. Quite pleasant odours country odours reach us on market day. I am country-bred; that's why I speak of such a trifle. 'So am I, said Monica.
'Very well. To-morrow morning. Having discovered the train which would take them to Ravenglass, and connect with one on the Eskdale line, they agreed to meet at the station. Barfoot was to bring with him such refreshment as would be necessary. Their hopes for the weather had complete fulfilment. The only fear was lest the sun's heat might be oppressive, but this anxiety could be cheerfully borne.
Everard admired them with increasing fervour. With one exception they were married, and suitably married; that member of the charming group who kept her maiden freedom was Agnes Brissenden, and it seemed to Barfoot that, if preference were at all justified, Agnes should receive the palm.
"Jacob is after his butterflies as usual," said Mrs. Flanders irritably, but was surprised by a sudden afterthought, "Cricket begins this week, of course." "Edward Jenkinson has handed in his resignation," said Captain Barfoot. "Then you will stand for the Council?" Mrs. Flanders exclaimed, looking the Captain full in the face.
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