[Cy Whittaker’s Place by Joseph C. Lincoln]@TWC D-Link bookCy Whittaker’s Place CHAPTER VII 11/49
See how nice she looks.
Them feathers on her hat must have cost somethin', I bet you.
Howdy do, 'Licia, dear? When's your pa comin' home ?" The Honorable Heman had left town on a business trip to the South. Alicia was accompanied by the Atkins housekeeper and, as usual, was garbed regardless of expense. Mrs.Salters smiled sweetly upon the Atkins heir and then added, in a church whisper: "Don't she look sweet? I agree with you, Sarah; it is strange how Captain Whittaker lets his little niece go.
And him rich!" "Niece ?" repeated Mrs.Simpson eagerly.
"Who said 'twas his niece? I heard 'twas a child he'd adopted out of a home.
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