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I was obliged to watch them from the terrace as they parried on the lawn I did notRobbie stride and leap about, was enough to fillhis voice was a tonic to otten in

We were called in for cake and wine; I was somewhat dismayed to find John Belden's aunt, Madam Fletcher, in the house A formidable old lady, she found fault with almost everyone, and I found it i, the boys went back outdoors and s that gentleether, and I was left with Mrs Randall and Madairl is to be married!" said Mrs Randall

I didn't reply; I barely knew Patricia S what they were doing

"Indeed!" answered Mada, named Smith," said Mrs Randall She took a piece of paper fro date is set for twenty-second April"

"So soon!" said Madam Fletcher "One wonders why they wouldn't wait for June"

"Yes" Mrs Randall put the paper on the table next to her chair "We are not close friends with the Smedleys; I do not know any details"

"I know the Smedleys quite well; there's no need for irl is with child"

My attention was jerked abruptly back to the conversation I looked at Madaone quite pale "Mada lady should hear about these things; let it serve as a warning to her"

"But, Mada you-"

"Mrs Randall, we have been neighbors for many years," said Madam Fletcher "You know that I will speak my raceful situation How can the girl's parents have allowed her to find herself in such a state? How can they hold up their heads?"

"Madam," said Mrs Randall, "Iuntil Miss Maclaine leaves the room" She rose to her feet, and called to Polo, the butler "Polo, run and find Mr Robbie and young Mr Maclaine Tell them to return to the house at once" She looked at o to the terrace and wait for your brother"