"I'm so sorry."
"Therefore, sir, go and leave me to my thoughts again—go, sir, and make merry with your conjugal companions!"
"Yes, ma'am," said Verty; "but I did'nt mean to worry you. Please forgive me—"
"Go, sir!"
Verty saw that this tragic gesture indicated a determination which could not be disputed.
He therefore put on his hat, and having now caught sight of Fanny and
Redbud, bowed to his companion, and went—into the garden.
Miss Sallianna gasped, and sinking into a chair, fell into violent hysterics, in which numerous allusions were made to vipers. Poor Verty!
CHAPTER XXXV.
HOW MISS FANNY MADE MERRY WITH THE PASSION OF MR. VERTY.
Verty approached the two young girls and took off his hat.