[The Son of Clemenceau by Alexandre (fils) Dumas]@TWC D-Link bookThe Son of Clemenceau CHAPTER VI 9/21
Will you please bring me up some coffee and light food as soon as you get the hot water? My daughter and I will probably start before your regular breakfast-hour." The girl seemed vexed by this news, for she bit her lip, but forcing a smile, she continued her journey to the kitchen.
No one else seemed afoot in the large and rambling house, through which the Jew sent searching looks as he took the turn to the yard.
The ostler received him with a grin, and the dog with friendly wags of the stub tail. "We shall not use the chaise as we purposed, Karl," said the Jew.
"At your breakfast-time, my daughter will go out alone for an airing, with you or your fellow to drive.
The young gentleman whom you welcomed is quite unfit for a journey before at least three days are over. Meanwhile, not an incautious word that will betray where he took shelter.
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