[Jerry by Jean Webster]@TWC D-Link bookJerry CHAPTER XIII 7/11
'Do you remember the young man I told you about who popped into our garden last week? That was Jerry Junior!' 'Then you've seen him ?' said Nannie. Constance related the episode of the broken wall--the sequel she omitted. 'I hadn't seen him for six years,' she added apologetically, 'and I didn't recognize him.
Of course if I'd dreamed----' Nannie groaned. 'And I thought I'd planned it so beautifully!' 'Planned what ?' 'I suppose I might as well tell you since it's come to nothing.
We hoped--that is, you see--I've been so worried for fear Jerry----' She took a breath and began again.
'You know, Constance, when it comes to getting married, a man has no more sense than a two-year child.
So I determined to pick out a wife for Jerry, myself, one I would like to have for a sister.
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