"
"Then you give up?"
"I do, but you know full well that I have as much curiosity as any
of Eve's daughters."
"Indeed, Madge, I will not give you credit for any such thing. I do
think you have the least curiosity of any girl I ever met--you are
far above it, you precious darling."
"Be careful, Helen, or I shall begin to have more conceit than is
strictly in accordance with what is right," said Marguerite
earnestly. "But of the news, Helen? You see, I cannot conceal the
weakness after all you have said."
"Well, I shall not tease you any more. Last evening I received a
letter saying that papa was called away to England on business to be
absent for three months, and as mamma's health is delicate the
physicians thought the trip would be highly beneficial to her. Papa
and mamma both write and ask if I would like to remain here while
they are absent."
"Oh, I am so glad Helen--of course you will," cried Marguerite in
earnest pleading tones.
"Yes Madge, I will stay. My brothers are in Philadelphia and the
dear old home would seem very lonely."
Helen was about to say more but the unceremonious arrival of Josie
Jordan brought it to an abrupt end.
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