said Mr. Purbeck standing up. “I shall look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday night. If I can bear to keep away.” He looked at Blanche as he spoke. “Thank goodness he has gone,” said Lady Bedlington. “You do not like him?” said Blanche. “No, I do not like him. He is a popinjay and a sycophan...
said Mrs. Stephens. She had taken Teddy and Izzy into the private room, which turned out to be a neat and homely sitting room with a desk at one end, covered in accounts and other papers. She asked Richard to bring tea and biscuits. “And is this your young lady, Master Edward?” “We’re just friend...