[The Palace Beautiful by L. T. Meade]@TWC D-Link bookThe Palace Beautiful CHAPTER XLVII 8/23
Yes, of course, I can sell a few copies.
Bridget said she would buy one, and she said she had two cronies who would be sure to take a copy each.
Yes, I expect I shall make a few shillings by the sale of _The Joy-bell_ to-day, and that will keep me going fine.
Oh, dear! the very moment I have earned a little money by them I must send a copy down to Daisy.
Won't the darling like to show my words of genius to Primrose? I'll run downstairs this minute, and ask Bridget if she has not got a parcel for me." But alas! no _Joy-bells_ had arrived for Jasmine, and after the little girl had wondered a great deal, and talked the matter over with Bridget she determined to put on her hat and go off to consult with Poppy. She was not long finding her way to Penelope Mansion, and Poppy opened the door for her, but greeted her in a sad voice, and looked decidedly depressed. "I have come about _The Joy-bell_" began Jasmine at once, in an excited voice.
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