[The Palace Beautiful by L. T. Meade]@TWC D-Link bookThe Palace Beautiful CHAPTER XVII 8/8
I cannot go myself, as Friday is a busy afternoon.
I can, however, give you a map, and if you all keep close together and don't wander too far, and are careful only to inquire of policemen your destination you may get back safely.
Don't forget, tea at six." Here Miss Slowcum, turning her eyes slowly, looked carefully all over the three girls. "I am most particular," she said; "I never wander abroad without carefully choosing my company, but on the whole I feel satisfied a kindred spirit to my own lurks in your eyes, Miss Jasmine.
Permit me, young ladies, to escort you forth this afternoon." This offer was accepted very gladly, although Jasmine had quickly to remember her fine, or she would have given a very deep sigh when Miss Slowcum pointed a comparison between them.
In the delight, however, of going into real London all these minor considerations and discomforts were forgotten..
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