"
"So pleasant to think that you look at my ambition in that
light," said Mrs. Jasher, patting the girl's arm. "When does the
Professor return?"
"I cannot say. He refused to fix a date. But he usually remains
away for a fortnight. I expect him back in that time, but he may
come much earlier. He will come back when the fancy takes him."
"I shall alter all that, when we are married," muttered Mrs.
Jasher with a frown. "He must be taught to be less selfish."
"I fear you will never improve him in that respect," said Lucy
dryly, and rejoined the gentlemen in time to hear Random mention
the name of Don Pedro de Gayangos.
"What is that, Sir Frank?" she asked.
Random turned toward her with his pleasant smile.
"My Spanish friend, whom I met at Genoa, is coming here
to-morrow."
"With his daughter?" questioned Mrs. Jasher roguishly.
"Of course," replied the young soldier, coloring. "Donna Inez is
quite devoted to her father and never leaves him."
"She will one day, I expect," said Hope innocently, for his eyes
were on his sketch and not on Random's face, "when the husband of
her choice comes along."
"Perhaps he has come along already," tittered Mrs. Jasher
significantly.
Pages:
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157