[A Canadian Heroine, Volume 1 by Mrs. Harry Coghill]@TWC D-Link bookA Canadian Heroine, Volume 1 CHAPTER I 11/18
Oh! I can't tell you all; but you know Maurice was there, and Mr.Bellairs told Mr.Percy that he ought to be the best qualified to describe her, because he saw her every day.
Then Mr.Percy asked what was her name, and Mr.Bellairs told him.
But when Mr.Percy asked Maurice something, he only said, 'Do you believe people _can_ be described, Mr.Percy? I don't; and if I did, I should not make a catalogue of a lady's qualities for the benefit of others.'" "Well done, Lucia, most correctly reported.
Who has been telling tales ?" An unsuspected listener stepped out with these words from the dark parlour on to the verandah; but Lucia, springing up at the sound of his voice, flew past him and disappeared. He came forward, "Don't be angry, Mrs.Costello.I met Margery at the gate, and she sent me in.
I assure you I did not hear more than the last sentence; yet, you see I met with a listener's fate." "I _don't_ see it at all.
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