17/22 "Isn't it touching ?" she said. "Dear Carmina! my own people in Paris shall make her dresses. Well, Mr.Mool ?" "Allow me to read the exact language of the Will next," Mr.Mool answered. "'If her sweet disposition leads her into exceeding her allowance, in the pursuit of her own little charities, my Trustees are hereby authorized, at their own discretion, to increase the amount, within the limit of another five hundred pounds annually.' It sounds presumptuous, perhaps, on my part," said Mr.Mool, venturing on a modest confession of enthusiasm, "but one can't help thinking, What a good father! what a good child!" Mrs.Gallilee had another appropriate remark ready on her lips, when the unlucky dog interrupted her once more. He made a sudden rush into the conservatory, barking with all his might. |