Volume 1

Dr. Edith Romney / a novel [by Anne Elliot].

  • Anne Elliot
Date:
1883
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Dr. Edith Romney / a novel [by Anne Elliot]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPTER XVI. MRS. LORIMER IS DISPLEASED. “ In our bad world respect is given where respect is claimed/' “ Good-natured Man.” “ The Lorimers are at home,'’ said Edith, next morning at breakfast, refolding a sheet of thick note-paper adorned with an elaborate crest and address, and written over in large bold writing. “ Ah,” said Winifred. “ I wonder what Mrs. Lorimer will think of the latest addition to the inhabitants. She will have much to say on the subject.” “ I fear so,” said Edith, somewhat ruefully. “ I wonder if Violet is engaged,” mused Winifred. “ Most probably,” was the absent rejoinder. Edith finished her letters and pushed them away. “ I was too late to hear about your evening last night, Winnie—how did it go oft ? ” “ Verv much as all the Milwards’ evenings do. %/ The Fanes made the chief variety.
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