A Father as He Should Be Volume 2; A Novel

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1824 Excerpt: ... greatest kindness by every one, even the master of it condescending to bestow upon her all that charm of manner which rendered him the idol of his acquaintance. As lady Welbrooke's views always extended beyond the comfort of the present hour, she formed a plan for the improvement of Miss Petere in several essential branches of her education, which she adopted thankfully, and for some time pursued vigorously, having always abundant time given her for the prosecution of her studies. But whether her mind or her constitution was unequal to this mode of continued exertion, was not known; but certain it was, that she had of late become abstracted, feeble, and ailing, and th: friendship of Adelaide was continually taxed for the wants of her sister. On rising this morning, Miss Peters had been so ill as to faint away, and lady Welbrooke, after giving her a cup of chocolate, had persuaded her to lie down upon the sofa in her own dressing-room; where closing her eyes, she appeared to lie in a kind of slumber, which did not prevent lady Welbrooke from answering Come in, to the tap which Edward now gave at the door. When her ladyship saw that her son and not her daughter was entering, she repented the admission; but seeing the concern visible in his face, she could not refuse hearing him, especially as she partly guessed the cause. She was sitting in an arm-chair between him and the sofa, and in order that he might be aware that Miss Peters was asleep, she addressed him in a voice approaching to a whisper. In the same subdued tone, Edward informed her of his utter inability to proceed on his journey for want of money, and that his father had declared his incapacity to assist him. It is very strange! I cannot comprehend it, said his lady. I am certain he has abunda...