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104 A SOCIAL METEOR. “Indeed, yow’re altogether wrong,” said Georgie, shortly; “she’s a most devoted friend.” “That may be. I only tell you what my im- pression of her was. You asked me, and I can’t help telling you what I think.” “No, of course not. I did ask your opinion, and I must take it.” “Certainly, for what it’s worth,” rejoined Mrs. Templeton, good-naturedly. “Tl explain to you why I think as I do. Mrs. Thorne has a manner of holding herself, and rather a conceited way, I thought, which gave me the impression that she would do anything to draw attention to herself, and women who constantly crave admiration are apt to be very indifferent friends, I’ve discovered. But let’s drop the subject. I don’t know Mrs. Thorne, and have seen her only once; conse- quently I have no right tojudge her. Perhaps if I ever met her I should fall in love with her, like all the rest. How did you leave Mrs. Clarke? She was ill the last time I visited your house, you remember.” And so the conversation drifted from one thing to another until the clock struck four, when Georgie rose with a start. “Dear me,” she exclaimed, “‘ I must hurry off, Gomilchboo . ’ 4 4 - Fz 0 i Bi Eee tS eer SS co