[Demos by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookDemos CHAPTER VIII 26/56
To think that it should happen just this day!' An idea flashed across Miss Tew's mind. 'Couldn't you be at the door when he comes, and just--just say, you know, that you're sorry, that you knew nothing about Mr.Mutimer coming ?' 'I've thought of something else,' returned Adela, lowering her voice, as if to impart a project of doubtful propriety.
'Suppose I walk towards the Manor and--and meet him on the way, before he gets very far? Then I could save him the annoyance, couldn't I, dear ?' Letty widened her eyes.
The idea was splendid, but-- 'You don't think, dear, that it might be a little--that you might find it-- ?' Adela reddened. 'It is only a piece of kindness.
Mr.Eldon will understand, I'm sure.
He asked me so particularly if we should be alone.
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