Barford Abbey by Susannah Minific Gunning
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face, Miss Winter is out-done by Fletcher's Nancy.--A-propos, I
yesterday saw that very wise girl step into a chaise and wheel off for Scotland, begging and praying we would make the best of it to her mamma.--Not the least hand had I in this affair; but, willing to help out people in distress, at the entreaties of Lord Michell, I waited on the old Lady at her lodging. I found her in a furious plight,--raving at her servants,--packing up her cloaths, and reflecting on her relations who had persuaded her to come to Bath.--When I entered she was kneeling by a huge travelling trunk, stuffing in a green purse at one corner, which I supposed to be full of gold. Where is Nancy?--riling from the ground, and accosting me with looks of fury;--Where is Nancy, Mr. Molesworth? Really, _Madam_, that is a question I cannot positively answer;--but, to be sincere, I believe she is on the road to Scotland. _Believe!_--So you would have me think you are not one of Fletcher's clan.--But, tell him from me, running to the trunk after her purse, and shaking it just at my ear,--_tell him_, he shall never be a penny the better for this. I took my hat, and looked towards the door, as if going. Stop, Mr. Molesworth, (her voice somewhat lowered) why in so great a hurry?--I once thought you my friend. Pray inform me if Nancy was forced away;--or, if me went willingly. |
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