"Women ought never to
show themselves on these occasions, unless they can behave themselves
properly. In the distance a barrel-organ was grinding out a pot pourri of
popular airs. ’ He only laughed. Their talk drifted to the beauty of music, and they took that
up again at tea-time. ’ She drew a heavy breath. He was standing
by, rating her ladyship,—who can scarcely stir from the sofa,—while I was
packing up her jewels in the case, and I observed that she tried to hide a small
casket from him. Who was he?”
“Intriguing. His apparel was sumptuous in the extreme, and such as was only
worn by persons of the highest distinction. Funk! I’ll see it out. ‘Wait for me. Anna lets the deception continue and has to bear the
burden of her sister’s reputation which, in Paris at any rate, is that of being a
coquette. ‘I have an
excellent excuse to remain comfortably ensconced in my parlour here, able to
indulge in my favourite pastime. ”
Part 6
Then, arising she knew not how, like a new-born appetite, came a craving in
Ann Veronica for the sight and sound of beauty. The lady reseated
herself, watching him expectantly. At length, about three o'clock, as the first glimmer of dawn became visible
through the barred casements of the round-house, the rattling of bolts and chains
at the outer door told that some one was admitted.
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