46/57 I have not seen nor thought of her for years, and I could not account for my sudden remembrance of her." "Who was she ?" asked George, trying to save his mother from Perry, who threatened to be a bore. You have heard her story, Mrs.Waldeaux ?" "Yes" said Frances coldly. Can you find my shawl, George ?" But Perry was conscious of no rebuff, and turned cheerfully to George. She was the daughter of a poor clergyman in Weir, a devout, good man, I believe. |