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CHAPTER XIII.
MARGUERITE AT "GLADSWOOD."
Reader, another glimpse of life at "Gladswood," and in this inviting
retreat imagine Marguerite. Great indeed, was the delight of Jennie
Montgomery, when, on a shining, bright May morn, she set forth from
"Sunnybank," accompanied by her favorite cousin.
"Take good care of my Madge, Jennie. You see she is of two-fold
value now. I cannot afford to lose my second daughter for a very
long time."
Mr. Verne had arrived at the railway station in time to see the
girls off, and his parting injunction to Jennie was playful, and
partook more of the nature of a brother than that of a parent.
In the companionship of sympathetic natures he was warmhearted,
affectionate and familiar, but in ordinary moods thoughtful and
reserved, and at times gloomy.
"Jennie, do you think it possible for any girl to love her father as
much as I do mine," asked Marguerite, as she leaned forward and
waved adieu, then throwing a kiss sat down beside her companion.
"What a question," cried Jennie. "I hope you don't imagine I care
one straw less for my dear old man than you do for yours, my
sweet, saucy coz. You really must be punished.
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