Мидлмарч

Chapter 24

           Iamnotridingmyownhorse."

           "ShallyouseeMaryto-day?"

           "Yes,Ithinkso,"saidFred,withanunpleasanttwinge.

           "Tellhertocomehomesoon,andplayatforfeits,andmakefun."

           "Enough,enough,Ben!runaway,"saidMrs.Garth,seeingthatFredwasteased...

           "AreLettyandBenyouronlypupilsnow,Mrs.Garth?"saidFred,whenthechildrenweregoneanditwasneedfultosaysomethingthatwouldpassthetime.HewasnotyetsurewhetherheshouldwaitforMr.Garth,oruseanygoodopportunityinconversationtoconfesstoMrs.Garthherself,giveherthemoneyandrideaway.

           "Oneonlyone.FannyHackbuttcomesathalfpasteleven.Iamnotgettingagreatincomenow,"saidMrs.Garth,smiling."Iamatalowebbwithpupils.ButIhavesavedmylittlepurseforAlfred’spremium:Ihaveninety-twopounds.HecangotoMr.Hanmer’snow;heisjustattherightage."

           ThisdidnotleadwelltowardsthenewsthatMr.Garthwasonthebrinkoflosingninety-twopoundsandmore.Fredwassilent."Younggentlemenwhogotocollegearerathermorecostlythanthat,"Mrs.Garthinnocentlycontinued,pullingouttheedgingonacap-border."AndCalebthinksthatAlfredwillturnoutadistinguishedengineer:hewantstogivetheboyagoodchance.Thereheis!Ihearhimcomingin.

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