She sat holding it, the mother looking on at Meg's swift gentle ways.—p. 75.
"And they will take——?" began Meg.
"Three hours at least," answered Mrs. Seymour.
"All right," answered Meg, "I'll be up in about an hour. I must set Jem's dinner on."
She hastened away, and Mrs. Seymour turned into the bed-room to see after her invalid lodger.
"I like her," said Miss Hobson. "Jem's got a good 'un."
"Yes," answered Mrs. Seymour, a little shortly.
The invalid noticed the tone, and answered,
"Now don't you 'spose I've known Jem long enough to be free to pass a remark on his wife?"
"As you like," answered Mrs. Seymour.