Lippa by Beatrice Egerton
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know that I had a sister?'
Lippa nods. 'Oh!' he says, 'well then perhaps you knew that her name was Lilian, and she was lost.' 'Yes,' replies Philippa, 'I knew all about her; you see your father is my brother, so of course I know all about you.' 'Not everything,' says Teddy, confidently, 'you don't know that I'm feeling rather empty, not 'xactly hungry but as if I could eat my tea.' 'Well, I dare say it is time to go in,' says his aunt, 'and if you will cease to sit on my feet I will get up.' Teddy rises with alacrity, and not till they get to the square gate do they remember they have not got the key. 'How tiresome,' ejaculates Philippa. But Teddy who is always full of resources, departs in the hope of finding Joseph or some one who has a key, but alas they are the only occupants of the square, what is to be done. They stand gazing helplessly over the gate, Philippa looking uncommonly pretty in a light gown that fits to perfection, and her large black hat adorned with red poppies, 'I wonder who she is,' thinks a gentleman who has already passed them twice, and is contemplating turning back to see her again. But he hears his name called in a shrill voice, 'Captain Harkness, Cap-ta-i-n H-a-r-kness!' He turns round hastily and sees Teddy waving frantically over the gate. |
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