27/51 Well, she has had a pretty hard time. That branch of the family lost a good deal of property." Mrs.Field rose abruptly. "I guess I'd better be goin'," said she. I'll come in again to-morrow." The lawyer put up his hand deprecatingly. "Mrs.Maxwell, you will, of course, stay and take tea with us, and remain with us to-night." "I'm jest as much obliged to you for invitin' me, but I guess I'd better be goin'." "My sister is expecting you. |