"My dear, let me present you to Miss Bain— Miss Bain, my husband's protégée, Rosamond Lee," exclaimed Mrs. Bassett.
Jessie bowed wistfully, shyly; Miss Rosamond barely lifted her eyebrows in acknowledgment of the presentation.
The old gentleman and his wife screamed at each other on the main topics of the day, Miss Rosamond looked exceedingly bored, while Jessie had great difficulty in swallowing, her throat ached so severely.
Chapter XXIV.
"OH, TO SLEEP MY LIFE AWAY, AND BE WITH THEE AT REST!"
Rosamond Lee completely ignored the lovely young stranger seated at the table opposite her; but Jessie had the uncomfortable feeling that she was watching her.
The conversation had ceased, when suddenly Mr. Bassett announced: "I have just received a letter from my grandson. He will be with us a week from to-day. He will remain with us a month."