Within a short time the young barrister and Cousin Jennie became the
best of friends. They chatted together without interruption and to
the evident delight of Mrs. Verne seemed happy in each other's
company.
Jennie was of a quick, decided turn of mind and had a dash of
sentiment in her nature that might have been considered dangerous on
this occasion; but her whole-souled sense of honor would have saved
her from taking a step from the path of right.
"It is the best thing that ever happened, mamma," exclaimed Evelyn
Verne as she stood arrayed in an elegant velvet reception dress
which she was admiring before the large plate-mirror in her
dressing-room.
"I will forgive Jennie of all her rudeness and country ways if she
will only rid us of this importunate suitor," said Mrs. Verne,
giving the lengthy train a few more touches to add to its effect.
"He seems very much in love with her at present," replied Evelyn,
"and indeed they are just suited for each other. It is to be hoped
Mr. Lawson will find one more congenial to his rustic manner than
Madge."
"Of course, my dear, you don't think Jennie very rustic in her
ideas, but she has a certain odd way about her that is not the
highest mark of good breeding.
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