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The English Orphans
Mary Jane Holmes
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The English Orphans
Mary Jane Holmes
Book Excerpt: ... Is she pretty?"Instantly as George had predicted, there came before his vision the image of "a forlorn-looking, sallow-faced child," whom he did not care about describing to Ida. She, however, insisted upon a description, and that evening when tea was over, the lamps lighted, and Mr. Selden reading the paper, George told her of Mary, who had watched so kindly over him during the weary days of his illness. Contrary to his expectations, she did not laugh at the picture which he drew of Mary's face, but simply said, "I know I should like her." Then after a moment's pause, she continued; "They are poor, you say, and Mr. Howard is a music teacher. Monsieur Duprês has just left me, and who knows but papa can get Mr. Howard to fill his place."When the subject was referred to her father, he said that he had liked the appearance of Mr. Howard, and would if possible find him on the morrow and engage his services. The next morning Ida awoke with an uncomfortable impression that something was the matter with the...
Media | Böcker Pocketbok (Bok med mjukt omslag och limmad rygg) |
Releasedatum | 28 mars 2021 |
ISBN13 | 9798705194551 |
Utgivare | Independently Published |
Antal sidor | 254 |
Mått | 127 × 203 × 13 mm · 254 g |
Språk | Engelska |
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