For that was the version of Richard Linnell’s mishap that ran through the town.
Volume Two—Chapter Seven.
Miss Clode is Overcome.
It was a vain effort, for such an event was sure to be known to others besides the parties concerned.
Sent on a special mission by her aunt that morning, to see whether Mr Miggles had any fish, and with a basket to obtain a small bottle of a peculiar water that Fisherman Dick secretly supplied to a few friends whom he could trust, simple-faced Annie picked up some news.
“You don’t want any more brandy, aunty,” the girl had said; “there are two bottles not opened, and you said you wouldn’t have any more fish for ever so long.”
“Oh, Annie!” cried Miss Clode, “I thought you were beginning to be of a little use to me.”
The girl’s mouth opened wide, and her nose turned red; but directly after a cunning smile came in her face, and her eyes nearly closed.