25.04.2013 Views

Out of her sphere - University Library

Out of her sphere - University Library

Out of her sphere - University Library

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

CHECKMATE,<br />

303<br />

must have seen something <strong>of</strong> it all, Mr.<br />

Harrup," she said, turning reproachfully to<br />

that gentleman.<br />

" Yes, I have—I do n't deny it, ma'am.<br />

I meant to have acquainted you with what<br />

had taken place when Mr. Eastern had<br />

gone. But I couldn't run the risk <strong>of</strong> your<br />

turning nervous and throwing up your part,<br />

which you certainly would have done, if<br />

I'd let you know anything <strong>of</strong> this sooner.<br />

You've not been long enough on the stage<br />

yet to know how to keep your private<br />

feelings in subordination to your pr<strong>of</strong>es-<br />

sional interests."<br />

Mrs. Thornton had recovered <strong>her</strong>self<br />

sufficiently during this speech to take <strong>of</strong>lP<br />

<strong>her</strong> hat and cloak, and to display <strong>her</strong>self in<br />

a very neatly made, well-fitting dress. Mrs.<br />

Harrup now observed, " It seems unkind<br />

to speak <strong>of</strong> it, but the rabbits will be<br />

spoiled if we wait any longer, and, by the<br />

way they were getting on when I came in.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!