Well, then I shall remind her that I have a mind of
my own.
And, notice having been attracted, gossipfollowed.
A moment later he heard Elizabeths step onthe stairs. They tell me that was almost
your very first case; Ican scarcely believe it.
Why, hes a typical old bachelor, a regular
oldsport. Mother died when Iwas born and I lived with father in Philadelphia until I
was nine. She was addressing Banks, and it was he who replied. Any one might think
we had beenthrough a trial for murder. But I didnt think youd let it stand in
Banksway.
Trumans granddaughterand I know you are prejudiced
against Mrs.
I asked mother and she didnt seem to
know,either.
Trent had repeated his invitation to call the
nexttime he, Bradford, visited Ostable. The threenames in fathers old firm, you
know. Grandmother usedto know your father, she went on. Look here, Mother, he said
earnestly, you dont mind my beingfriendly with Elizabeth, do you? But hang it all,
Mother, Idont understand yet.
Trent had repeated his invitation to call the
nexttime he, Bradford, visited Ostable.
I wish I knew the people in it as you do. Why, hes
a typical old bachelor, a regular oldsport. She greeted him graciously but
cordially. Hinting isnt one of my habits, she saidcrushingly.
The maid was back in a minute ortwo, looking more
surprised than ever.
And she lived in Denboro all her life
untilgrandmother hired her. Then, too, he knew his mother did not like Mrs. CHAPTER
XMargaret Bradford sewed no more that evening. I was chasin around with a
dozendifferent girls when I was Banks age. The maid was back in a minute ortwo,
looking more surprised than ever.
Hewas so pompous and so sure of himself at the
beginning.