Читать книгу Lover and Husband. A Novel онлайн
17 страница из 136
CHAPTER II.
ssss1
ACROSS THE CHANNEL.
ssss1
“Besides ‘tis known he could speak Greek,
As naturally as pigs can squeak.”
BUTLER’S HUDIBRAS.
AS Harry Vere turned the corner of the square, a carriage drove past him, in the direction of his father’s house. It passed quickly, but not before he had recognised the lady seated in it.
“What a blessing,” thought he to himself, “that Cissy was looking the other way, or as sure as fate she would have stopped, and cross-questioned me in that chatter-boxing way of hers. People all say she is so lively and charming. I dare say she is, but all the same I think Marion is worth a dozen of her.”
And so thinking, the boy hailed a passing hansom, and was quickly whirled off to the railway station.
Marion sitting alone, meditating sadly enough on Harry and his troubles, was soon interrupted. A soft rustle outside, the door gently opened, and her cousin entered.
“Oh, Marion, dear,” said she, as she kissed her, “I am in such a terrible fuss, and have been so busy all the morning that I have not got half my shopping done. So if you don’t mind, instead of my staying home, will you come out with me and help me to finish it, and we can settle all our plans on the way.”