Her Memory

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. 1898 Excerpt: ... Italian servants never know how to behave. But I like Italy--at least, for the winter. I quite sympathise with your feeling about Italy. Thank you. Do you know if the post has come in? I will inquire, said Miss Girling, a little crestfallen. A few minutes later, pale, little Miss Gray brought up his letters. Might I speak to you, sir, for a moment? she asked, in her timid way, perpetually dreading a liberty she would never have ventured to take. I have felt, for a long time, that it had become my duty to do so, but the courage was wanting. She broke down already, with easy tears. Margaret is twelve years old, as you remarked this morning. Do you not think, Mr. Stollard, it is time some more--efficient companion should take my place? I shall be very sorry to lose you, answered Anthony, expectantly. She noted the shall. Is there no other reason for your going? he added. None other but dear Margaret's welfare. I was not speaking of immediate departure. In the first place, I must consider your convenience. I had understood from Miss Girling that you were anxious to join your brother Alfred--the poor fellow who lost his wife last year. Miss Girling! cried the governess. Oh! the--landlady's niece is not acquainted with my private affairs! I have spoken with her, of course, about my poor brother's bereavement, as I have with you, Mr. Stollard. But in all matters I shall be guided by your kind and generous advice. Miss Gray cried a little, quietly. You have always been to me like a--like a father, said poor, little Miss Gray. She hoped for a pension or something, she hardly knew what. I must see ...