"How interesting!" ejaculated Miss Framley, opening wide her eyes, as she speedily swallowed the major's words.
She felt that it was something to know the intimate mind of an earl. She remained till the end of the party, and went home fully persuaded that Major Ashton admired her.
CHAPTER XXI.
MISS FRAMLEY'S MORTIFICATION.
"Paul," said Mrs. Palmer, "are you at leisure this evening?"
"Yes, mother, if you have anything for me to do."
Paul had another plan for the evening, but he felt that duty required him to defer that, and place himself at the service of his mother. In this he showed a good feeling and sense of duty which may well be copied by such of my readers as are young and dependent upon their parents for more than they fully understand.
"I don't like to take up your time when you have been all day at work for us."
"Never mind that, mother. Why, I enjoy my work. I should feel lost without it."