Harper's New Monthly Magazine Volume 104 December 1901 to May 1902 . at still for some time, staringout of the window. It was very quiet inthe room; a bumblebee blundered fromthe jasmine outside into the open win-dow, and snored loudly at the the Colonel heeded it not, and re-mained abstracted and silent until thedoor opened to Miss Tish, and Pansy—in her best frock and sash. At which theColonel started and became erect againand courtly. I am about to take my ward out, hesaid, deliberately, to—er—taste the airin the Alameda, and—er—view the may — er — also — indulge in—er—sl
Harper's New Monthly Magazine Volume 104 December 1901 to May 1902 . at still for some time, staringout of the window. It was very quiet inthe room; a bumblebee blundered fromthe jasmine outside into the open win-dow, and snored loudly at the the Colonel heeded it not, and re-mained abstracted and silent until thedoor opened to Miss Tish, and Pansy—in her best frock and sash. At which theColonel started and became erect againand courtly. I am about to take my ward out, hesaid, deliberately, to—er—taste the airin the Alameda, and—er—view the may — er — also — indulge in—er—slight suitable refreshment; — er — seedcake—or—bread-and-butter—and—a dishof tea. Miss Tish, now thoroughly subdued,was delighted to grant Miss Stannard thehalf-holiday permitted on such begged the Colonel to suit his ownpleasure, and intrusted the dear child to her guardian with the greatest confi-dence. The Colonel made a low bow, and Pan-sy, demurely slipping her hand into his,passed with him into the hall; there was. MISS TISH AND MISS PRINKWELL, SUPREME AUTOCRATS OF THE SCHOOL 74 HARPERS MONTHLY MAGAZINE. a slight rustle of vanishing skirts, andPansy pressed his hand they were well outside, she said, ina lower voice: Dont look up until were under thegymnasium windows. The Colonel, mys-tified but obedient, strutted on. Now!said Pansy. He looked up, beheld thewindows aglow with bright young faces,and bewildering with many handkerchiefsand clapping hands, stopped, and thentaking off his hat, acknowledged the sa-lute with a sweeping bow. Pansy wasdelighted. I knew theyd be there; Idalready fixed em. Theyre just dyin toknow you. The Colonel felt a certain glow of plea-sure. I—er—had already intimated a-—er—willingness to — er — inspect theclasses; but—I—er—understood that therules— Theyre sick old rules, interruptedthe child. Tish and Prinkwell are therules! You say just right out that youwill!
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