[Aunt Jane’s Nieces by Edith Van Dyne]@TWC D-Link bookAunt Jane’s Nieces CHAPTER XXVIII 1/10
CHAPTER XXVIII. PATSY LOSES HER JOB. Uncle John reached Willing Square before Patsy and her father returned, but soon afterward they arrived in an antiquated carriage surrounded by innumerable bundles. "The driver's a friend of mine," explained the Major, "and he moved us for fifty cents, which is less than half price.
We didn't bring a bit of the furniture or beds, for there's no place here to put them; but as the rent at Becker's flat is paid to the first of next month, we'll have plenty of time to auction 'em all off." The rest of the day was spent most delightfully in establishing themselves in the new home.
It didn't take the girl long to put her few belongings into the closets and drawers, but there were a thousand little things to examine in the rooms and she made some important discovery at every turn. "Daddy," she said, impressively, "it must have cost a big fortune to furnish these little rooms.
They're full of very expensive things, and none of the grand houses Madam Borne has sent me to is any finer than ours.
I'm sure the place is too good for us, who are working people. Do you think we ought to stay here ?" "The Doyles," answered the Major, very seriously, "are one of the greatest and most aristocratic families in all Ireland, which is the most aristocratic country in the world.
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