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go for that fellow Japp, when I next see him!"
"
Lot of Paul Prys," grunted Miss Howard.
Lawrence opined that they had to make a show of doing something.
Mary Cavendish said nothing.
After tea, I invited Cynthia to come for a walk, and we sauntered off into the
woods together.
"
Well?" I inquired, as soon as we were protected from prying eyes by the
leafy screen.
With a sigh, Cynthia flung herself down, and tossed off her hat. The
sunlight, piercing through the branches, turned the auburn of her hair to
quivering gold.
"Mr. Hastings--you are always so kind, and you know such a lot."
It struck me at this moment that Cynthia was really a very charming girl!
Much more charming than Mary, who never said things of that kind.
"
"
"
"
Well?" I asked benignantly, as she hesitated.
I want to ask your advice. What shall I do?"
Do?"
Yes. You see, Aunt Emily always told me I should be provided for. I suppose
she forgot, or didn't think she was likely to die--anyway, I am not provided
for! And I don't know what to do. Do you think I ought to go away from here
at once?"
"
Good heavens, no! They don't want to part with you, I'm sure."
Cynthia hesitated a moment, plucking up the grass with her tiny hands.
Then she said: "Mrs. Cavendish does. She hates me."
"
Hates you?" I cried, astonished.
Cynthia nodded.
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