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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    one she had so strongly recommended to them some mouths before; and the feeling of being behind the times was hers now. ‘£ I wish you could see Dr. Fane,” said Mrs. Warren. “ I should like so much to have your opinion.” This remark was reviving to Mrs. Lorimer’s self-importance. “ Yes,” she said, gathering her mantle about her with great dignity. “ I ought to see him ; I should like to judge whether he is the right man for Wanningster,—outside attrac- tions are not everything. Dr. Fullagher ought to have consulted me as to the advisability of introducing a new man to the town. I think I have a right to expect a voice in such an important matter. He has been hasty and injudicious.” ££ Yes, perhaps—but I think, I hope you will approve, Mrs. Lorimer! I hope you will not think his choice injudicious.” “ I hope not, for the town’s sake,” was the sedate answer. ££ I consider it my duty to call upon Miss Fane—an official call, you know.” By this high-sounding term—a great favourite with Mrs. Lorimer—she meant generally a cadi of inspection. From Mrs. Warren’s she drove to the Bank. She had got into her carriage after transacting
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