The Mission of Poubalov — page 129: what you’re looking at

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LOUISE RECEIVES A CALLER. 125 Did Ido right? I hope so, for I have felt so often what a shame it is that I cannot be of more help to you. I be- lieve in Ivan as you do, dear, and my heart and thoughts } - with are you.’’ They were at breakfast in the great dining-room of the hotel when Clara read this letter, and she furtively kissed _ the paper that conveyed such loyal sympathy to her. As _ she replaced the letter in the envelope, she was surprised to see the old man Dexter hobbling across the room. There was an ugly scowl upon his face as he bowed to her, and Mr. Pembroke rose from his chair with an ex- _ pression little less than fierce. **Another time, Dexter,’’ he exclaimed under his breath, taking the old man by the arm and wheeling him around. As Mr. Pembroke walked him away, Clara heard Dexter croak: ‘*What is she here for, Mat Pembroke?”’ - When her uncle returned, his face was still dark and he said: ‘*Business necessities, Clara, that sometimes compel a man to tolerate disagreeable persons. I wouldn’t have him near you, however.’”’ ‘“‘He is disagreeable, surely,’’ responded Clara, ‘‘but I could have borne with him for your sake, uncle.’’ The subject seemed intensely disagreeable to Mr. Pem- broke, and nothing further was said about it. After breakfast Mr. Pembroke inquired the number of the house on Second Avenue from which Lizzie White had written, and they set out to find it. ‘*‘T shall have to leave you, Clara,’’ said her uncle, “‘as soon as I am sure you have found the right place. I will call for you or I will put a carriage at your disposal.’’ “There is no telling how long I shall be,’’ returned Clara, ‘‘and I don’t see why you should need to inconven- ience yourself. I have acquired more self-dependence dur- ing the last three or four days than I ever had before, and I think you can trust me to take care of myself. But I (C©@) should think it would be well to havea carriag?,.23..¢9: