The Craze of Christina — page 36: what you’re looking at

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32 The Craze of Christina. does not think it would be quite correct. Neither, of course, need he go up to town with Mrs. Bruhen; some people would not think that correct either! perhaps, dear Mrs. Brunen, if you were to ask Mr. Bruhen——”’ ‘“‘Impertinent creature! how dare you speak like that to me. My motives are above sus- picion; yours, unfortunately——”’ ‘*Ladies! ladies!’’ cried Clifford helplemiys ‘This is positively disgraceful!’ interpolated tho heavy voice of Mrs. Ommaney. ‘‘What will Mr. Clifford think of you both.’’ Then immediately the other two rounded upon her. “Oh! I am sure you needn’t preach, Mrs. Ommaney, when everybody knows what your object is!’’ said Nora Bruhen. ‘‘And fancy talking about Maud’s taste!’ . cried Miss Ashley; ‘‘why, everything she can possibly know she has picked up from me!’’ Clifford felt his brain giving way, and at that moment, as though to complete his despair, Docker opened the door. ‘I beg pardon, sir, but when you are disen- gaged——’’ ‘Don’t you see that I am not disengaged, my good man!’ Comichooks.co