The Craze of Christina — page 82: what you’re looking at

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78 The Craze of Christina. ‘“‘Like a good-looking barmaid, I suppose?”’ | “*Well—since you put it so—yes. But now we have finished tea, and I will show you what your duties will be.”’ And the rest of the conversation was purely professional. It was three days later that Miss Pratt, who was standing near the window, called out to Miss Ashley: ‘“‘Who is that man standing outside staring up at the house as if he were daft?”’ Miss Ashley looked up. ““Why, good gracious! that’s Mr. Clifford, the new owner of Esselton Hall. Rush to the win- dow, Miss Pratt! I want to catch him above everything; he ought to be a capital customer. If he sees your face looking out it may bring him in. Be quick, smile or beckon—do some- thing—don’t let him pass!’’ Miss Pratt flew to obey orders, but they amused her so very much that she overdid it and laughed outright. ‘‘Why, he has flown!’ cried Miss Ashley in dismay. ‘‘People say he is a woman-hater, and I begin to believe it, for you seem to have frightened him away!’’ “T believe I have!’’ replied Chris, laughing still. Lites GOmMmIiGh KSiGe