Mrs. Verne glanced in the direction of the smoking-room, (whither
her future son-in-law had retired to enjoy the delightful weed,) and
finding that there was no fear of interruption for the next ten
minutes, cleverly sketched out her plan of action.
We will not give the outline of this cleverly devised speech, but
merely say that from this time Cousin Jennie was honored to her
heart's content, and was induced to remain much longer than she
intended.
Mr. Lawson was a frequent visitor, and to the great delight of Mrs.
Verne signified his intention of accepting the invitation of Mrs.
Montgomery to spend part of his summer vacation at "Gladswood."
"That will certainly put an end to all your fears, mamma," said
Evelyn, standing before the bronze mantel shelf admiring a pretty
and rare vase which had arrived from England as a wedding present
from an old school mate. And so matters went quietly along.
Mr. Verne kept his counsel and worked away amidst his folios, And
when his pet daughter shed a ray of sunshine over the matter-of-fact
apartment, he felt a tinge of sadness and fondly hoped that no
darkening clouds should burst over this idolized treasure.
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