[The Measure of a Man by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr]@TWC D-Link bookThe Measure of a Man CHAPTER VII 4/37
John felt that he had realized his long, long dream of a modern home, and Jane knew that its spacious, handsome rooms would give to her queenly figure and walk the space and background that was most charming and effective. In about a year after Harry's marriage it was completely finished and furnished; then John Hatton and Jane Harlow were married in London at Lord Harlow's residence.
Harry's invitation did not include his wife, and John explained that it was impossible for him to interfere about the people Lord and Lady Harlow invited to their house or did not invite.
"I wish the affair was over," he exclaimed, "for no matter who is there I shall miss you, Harry." "And Lucy ?" "Yes; but I will tell you what will be far better.
Suppose you and Lucy run over to Paris and see the new paintings in the Salon--and all the other sights ?" "I cannot afford it, John." "The affording is my business.
I will find the guineas, Harry.
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