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in a thoughtful voice, "he will be delighted. Mary's sketches are very spirited, and Sir John loves people to appreciate his place. He will ask you what you think about it at lunch, Florry; you had really better let me show you round a bit." "If that is the case, certainly," said Florence. She got up, and she and Kitty began to wander through the different grounds. They had nearly completed their peregrinations, having wandered over many acres of cultivated and lovely land, when the luncheon bell summoned them back to the house. "Oh, I am so hungry," said Kitty, "and Sir John has the most splendid luncheons. I wonder where Mary is." The girls looked to right and left, but could not see a sign of Mary Bateman anywhere. They approached the house. A great big colley came up, wagging his tail slowly, and thrust his nose into Kitty's hand. "Dear old Watch, how sweet you are!" said the girl. She bent down, flinging her arms round the colley's neck, and pressed a kiss on a white star on his forehead. Just then Sir John's voice was heard calling them. "Hey, little women," he said, "I hope you had a pleasant time and enjoyed yourselves as much as I meant you to." "Yes, I have enjoyed myself immensely," said Kitty. "Haven't you, too, Florry!" "Yes," replied Florence, "I like the place and the gardens." In spite of herself she spoke in a stiff, constrained voice; she felt that Sir John's eye was upon her. She wondered how Kitty could forget all that hung upon this visit. Kitty's face was quite careless and happy, there was a wild-rose bloom on her cheeks which did not visit them very often, and her large pathetic grey eyes looked more beautiful than ever. Mrs. Clavering now came forward. "Come upstairs, dears," she said, "and wash your hands before lunch." The girls followed their mistress up the great central hall and ascended the low oak stairs. They entered a bedroom magnificently furnished. "What a great delightful place this is!" said Florence; "fancy any one person owning it!" She heaved a quick sigh as she spoke. "It is a great responsibility having a place like this and so much money," answered Mrs. Clavering. "Florence dear, I don't want to preach--in fact, there is nothing I hate more, but I should like to say one thing. Happiness in the world is far more evenly divided than anyone has the least idea of. Riches are eagerly coveted by those who are poor, but the rich have im
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