[Prudy Keeping House by Sophie May]@TWC D-Link book
Prudy Keeping House

CHAPTER XI
9/13

She went first to auntie's chamber, and looked in the blue pocket; but it was empty.

The wardrobe and closet had been restored to perfect order, and the jewel cabinet was not to be seen.

Then she went slowly along to the housekeeper's room, and knocked, with her heart in her mouth.
"How do you do, Mrs.Fixfax?
Isn't it nice to get that old stove out?
I thought you'd let me come in and look to see if I've--I've left anything." "Certainly, dear.

What have you lost ?" Mrs.Fixfax went on with her reading, and did not seem to hear Dotty's muttered answer about "running round so when Fly was sick.

Didn't know but she'd put--wasn't sure .-- Guessed not." "Why, you see," said Dotty, to herself, as she left the room with downcast eyes, "it's no use to hunt there.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books