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The First Offence.
" Then learn the bitter knowledge that such is the case , that our children , my dear friend , have deceived us both , and , contrary to my commands—and I understand yours —are carrying on a clandestine correspondence ; and my son has actually condescended to be assisted by my maid , through whom I have discovered the lot . "
p Mrs . Wilmot was silent for a moment , and then turned to gaze at her daughter , whose tears were now falling fast over her flushed face . " Mabel , " she said at length ; only that one word , the poor girl flew from her seat , and throwing her arms round her mother's neck , sobbed forth : " Truetrue—too truedarling mother ; but forgive and
, , pity me . I do so love him , I should have died in his absence but for the comfort of his letters . You love me —you have always made me happy , don ' t make me wretched now ; forgive me , and let me love him . " " Good heavens ! " said Mrs . Osborne , " where has the child learnt this romantic nonsense ? Remember
, young lady , you have another to consult . I will not countenance this absurdity ; and recommend you to write no more letters to my son , as I shall take care they are not replied to . "
" Mrs . Osborne , " answered Mrs . Wilmot , rising , and pushing her daughter gently aside , " my daughter is unaccustomed to be spoken to in such harsh language . I must beg you will not address her in such a manner again , and must also express my astonishment that you should object to the attachment betiveen our children . I cannot
imagine for what reason . " " Oh , if you are going to touch on such a delicate subject , I must be permitted to have my curiosity gratified in like manner . What objection can you possibly have to my son ?" " Simply , my dear Mrs . Osborne , an infirmity of temper which would be destructive to all happiness . "
" Indeed ! " answered Mrs . Osborne , with a sarcastic smile . My objection is occasioned by a knowledge that an uneducated wife would make a wretched companion to my son , and be , as you say , destructive to all happiness . " " I am sorry this has happened ; it will break up the friendship of many yearsas it is impossible for an intimacy
, to be continued with such feelings on either side . " And so they parted . And Mabel lost her bri ght colourher joyous spirit—no longer took any interest in the innocent and childish occupations which had hitherto amused her ,
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The First Offence.
" Then learn the bitter knowledge that such is the case , that our children , my dear friend , have deceived us both , and , contrary to my commands—and I understand yours —are carrying on a clandestine correspondence ; and my son has actually condescended to be assisted by my maid , through whom I have discovered the lot . "
p Mrs . Wilmot was silent for a moment , and then turned to gaze at her daughter , whose tears were now falling fast over her flushed face . " Mabel , " she said at length ; only that one word , the poor girl flew from her seat , and throwing her arms round her mother's neck , sobbed forth : " Truetrue—too truedarling mother ; but forgive and
, , pity me . I do so love him , I should have died in his absence but for the comfort of his letters . You love me —you have always made me happy , don ' t make me wretched now ; forgive me , and let me love him . " " Good heavens ! " said Mrs . Osborne , " where has the child learnt this romantic nonsense ? Remember
, young lady , you have another to consult . I will not countenance this absurdity ; and recommend you to write no more letters to my son , as I shall take care they are not replied to . "
" Mrs . Osborne , " answered Mrs . Wilmot , rising , and pushing her daughter gently aside , " my daughter is unaccustomed to be spoken to in such harsh language . I must beg you will not address her in such a manner again , and must also express my astonishment that you should object to the attachment betiveen our children . I cannot
imagine for what reason . " " Oh , if you are going to touch on such a delicate subject , I must be permitted to have my curiosity gratified in like manner . What objection can you possibly have to my son ?" " Simply , my dear Mrs . Osborne , an infirmity of temper which would be destructive to all happiness . "
" Indeed ! " answered Mrs . Osborne , with a sarcastic smile . My objection is occasioned by a knowledge that an uneducated wife would make a wretched companion to my son , and be , as you say , destructive to all happiness . " " I am sorry this has happened ; it will break up the friendship of many yearsas it is impossible for an intimacy
, to be continued with such feelings on either side . " And so they parted . And Mabel lost her bri ght colourher joyous spirit—no longer took any interest in the innocent and childish occupations which had hitherto amused her ,