Katherine's Sheaves by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
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"Yes," quietly returned Katherine. "And do you really believe all they tell about the wonderful cures and--and the rest of it?" Sadie demanded, with curling lips. "Yes." "Tell me about some of them," said the girl, eagerly, her curiosity aroused. "Excuse me, Miss Minot; I cannot, for Prof. Seabrook has forbidden me to say anything about the subject here," Katherine returned. "Yes, I heard that, too," said Sadie, with a nod. "Well, the professor is dead set against it, and I'm down on it right smart myself. You see"--with a superior air--"I'm an Episcopalian; my grandfather was an Episcopalian clergyman, a rector, you know, and"--with a shrug and laugh--"I'm afraid he wouldn't rest easy in his grave if he knew I had such a rank heretic for a roommate. But"--leaning forward and smiling into her companion's eyes-- "aside from that I like you right well, Miss Minturn, and if we leave this subject alone I reckon we'll get along pretty comfortably together; what do you say?" "I am sure we will," cordially assented Katherine, "and"--with a merry twinkle in her eyes--"if you do not broach it, you may confidently rely upon my discretion." "I own up," good-naturedly returned her chum. "I did broach it |
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