"Care? My dear guardian, I believe I am the happiest creature in the world!"
"I believe so, too," said he. "But some one may find out what Esther never will--that the little woman is to be held in remembrance above all other people!"
I have omitted to mention in its place that there was some one else at the family dinner party. It was not a lady. It was a gentleman. It was a gentleman of a dark complexion--a young surgeon. He was rather reserved, but I thought him very sensible and agreeable. At least, Ada asked me if I did not, and I said yes.
"Care? My dear guardian, I believe I am the happiest creature in the world!"
"I believe so, too," said he. "But some one may find out what Esther never will - that the little woman is to be remembered above all other people!"
I have omitted to mention that there was some one else at the doctor's dinner party. It was not a lady. It was a gentleman, of a dark complexion - a young surgeon. He was rather reserved, but I thought him very sensible and agreeable. At least, Ada asked me if I did, and I said yes.