Infelice

E-text prepared by Roy Brown
Author of At the Mercy of Tiberius , St. Elmo Etc.
1902
The grace of God forbid We should be overbold to lay rough hands On any man's opinion. For opinions Are, certes, venerable properties, And those which show the most decrepitude Should have the gentlest handling. VANINI
London James Nisbet & Co. Limited 21 Berners Street
Did you tell her that Dr. Hargrove is absent?
I did, ma'am; but she says she will wait.
But, Hannah, it is very uncertain when he will return, and the night is so stormy he may remain in town until to-morrow. Advise her to call again in the morning.
I said as much at the door, but she gave me to understand she came a long way, and should not leave here without seeing the Doctor. She told the driver of the carriage to call for her in about two hours, as she did not wish to miss the railroad train.
Where did you leave her? Not in that cold, dark parlour, I hope?
She sat down on one of the hall chairs, and I left her there.
A hospitable parsonage reception! Do you wish her to freeze? Go and ask her into the library, to the fire.