Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 700

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Various. Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 700

SUNNY DAYS ON THE THAMES

THE LAST OF THE HADDONS

SEA-EGGS

THE TWELFTH RIG

LIFE IN ST KILDA

THE MONTH: SCIENCE AND ARTS

SICILIAN BRIGANDAGE

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I had had a motive, which I fancied she did not perceive, in asking Lilian to accompany me on my errand to the Home that morning. It was Arthur Trafford's wedding-day. Mrs Tipper and I had done our best to keep the knowledge of it from her until it was over, and flattered ourselves that we had succeeded.

As we drew nearer home the sound of bells ringing merrily in the distance reached my ears; and in the hope of diverting her attention I talked on, apropos of anything or nothing. I fancied she was heeding, until she said gently: 'It is fortunate they have so fine a day, Mary.'

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'You are Mr Wentworth's housekeeper?'

'Nobody cares whether he's ill or well, I expect.'

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