There were two school-mistresses, one of whom—Miss Klegg—might have
been a first cousin to Miss Miniver, she had so many Miniver traits; there was a
preoccupied girl whose name Ann Veronica never learned, but who worked
remarkably well; and Miss Garvice, who began by attracting her very greatly—
she moved so beautifully—and ended by giving her the impression that moving
beautifully was the beginning and end of her being. It was a look that accorded very well with the hayloft
setting that had come to mind. If they had any idea the concerts he had seen, they would
have known the quality of her playing. Some man!
And to conclude it all was the figure of her father in the doorway, giving her a
last chance, his hat in one hand, his umbrella in the other, shaken at her to
emphasize his point. 1. Stanley’s
acquaintance in the train and shown him one or two trifling civilities. “She
tried everything, and last of all she tried the stage. "
"Your secret?" demanded Trenchard, impatiently. "
"Vouldn't it!" replied Jack, mimicking his snuffling voice; "then shtay vere you
are, and be cursed to you. "You lie!"
Head down, fists doubled, Spurlock rushed: only to be met with a kick which
was intended for the groin but which struck the thigh instead. The fresh air, which blew in his face, greatly revived him. Slowly Prudence Sindlesham nodded her head, her eyes never leaving his
face. "You remember that starling, Sir Rowland," he said maliciously, "and what
occurred on it, twelve years ago?"
"Too well," answered the knight, frowning. Her face scarcely reflected his enthusiasm. She had noticed a twenty year pattern emerging, and
funny how opportunity seemed to strike just when she
was getting truly anxious.
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