[The Allen House by T. S. Arthur]@TWC D-Link bookThe Allen House CHAPTER VIII 9/13
"Friendly consideration I shall need, of course--as who does not in this world? And I repeat my thanks, that you have so kindly and so promptly anticipated my needs So far as the remains of my unhappy kinswoman are concerned, I have referred all to the undertaker.
He will carry out my wishes.
To-morrow the interment will take place.
On the day following, if it it is altogether agreeable to yourself, I would esteem a call as a particular favor." I arose, as she concluded the last sentence, saying as I did so, "I will be sure to call, madam; and render any service in my power.
You may regard me as a friend." "Already you have extorted my confidence," she answered, faintly smiling. I bowed low, and was retiring when she said-- "A moment, Doctor!" I turned toward her again. "Doctor, it may be well for you to see my daughter." "Is she indisposed ?" I asked. "Not exactly that.
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