Elizabeth Murray went back to her own room and
dressed herself withher shaking fingers. The present book, I believe, will settle
that question.
Why, I wouldnt have missed this for all the poetry
youve writtenor ever will write!
I only know this child has given Beatrice back to
me, stainlessand beloved. Mr Carpenter gave the desk a mighty thump. If theres any
promise in it, Ill tell you so just as honestly. Thereis nothing hidden that shall
not be revealed.
He could not see her face but he felt that she was
crying.
She said no more but went quickly out of the
room.
On the first evening that Emily was allowed to
situp Aunt Laura told her the whole story.
They said shehad the second sight, said
Elizabeth.
Her cheeks were crimson and her eyes had still the
same far,wild look. No wonder the day seemed fraughtwith tremendous issues to Emily.
A great sudden calm fell over her anguished little face. Mr Carpenter held it up
beyond herreach and mocked at her. To contact Project Gutenberg of Australia go to
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Elizabeth remembered that Dr Burnley had said that
Emilys whimsmust be humoured.
Elizabeth was sitting bolt upright on a chair.
Elizabeth remembered that Dr Burnley had said that Emilys whimsmust be
humoured.
Of course, Ilseis dying to come and see you,
Emily.
Youll go and get her out of the old well,wont you?
It IS a lure and for most of us only anecho. Jade, forten righteous men Sodom had
been spared.
Aunt Elizabeth rolled up the white cotton blind and
looked atEmily.
Girl, youve used PURPLE twice in the same
poem.
Love will do wonders, said Aunt Laura
softly.
She was chilly, althoughthe July day was hot. No
wonder the day seemed fraughtwith tremendous issues to Emily. Aunt Elizabeth looked
after Emilywell and slept on a sofa which had been moved into the lookout. We do NOT
keep any eBooks in compliance with a particularpaper edition. Emily knew Mr
Carpenter wouldnot do this.