[Lord Ormont and his Aminta by George Meredith]@TWC D-Link bookLord Ormont and his Aminta CHAPTER XII 27/30
I have the belief that I shall succeed, because I like boys, and they like me. It always was the case.' 'I know,' said Aminta. Their eyes met.
She looked moved at heart behind that deep forest of her chestnut eyes. 'And I think I can inspire confidence in fathers and mothers,' he resumed.' I have my boys already waiting for me to found the school. I was pleased the other day: an English friend brought an Italian gentleman to see me and discuss my system, up at Norwood, at my mother's--a Signor Calliani.
He has a nephew; the parents dote on him.
The uncle confesses that the boy wants--he has got hold of our word--"pluck." We had a talk.
He has promised to send me the lad when I am established in Switzerland.' 'When ?' said Aminta. 'A relative from whom a Reversion comes is near the end.
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