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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    efforts of hers—the very flattering proof of the weight of her influence, and a token of the becoming respect in which her neighbours held her. This happy and proper result of course increased her goodwill towards Edith, and it was to be supposed that on hearing of the change that had taken place during her absence and the lessening of Edith’s popularity, her sentiments would be of decided displeasure. The Hall was a large, grey, old-fashioued house, standing in grounds of fair extent. Edith, on fine days, left her brougham at the gate, for she liked the walk up the drive curving through the well-kept garden and shaded by graceful elms. She was shown into the library that morning, and the servant went to tell his mistress. The room was not empty. From the window-seat at the end a young man raised himself, and came forward to meet her as soon as she entered. He had watched her approach. This was Bertie, the only son. Edith had met him once before about Christ- mas time, and she was surprised to find liei»elf so well remembered. Young Lorimer appeared slightly embarrassed, but shook hands with pleasant warmth and looked eagerly at her as he remarked how awfully hot she must find it out.
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