Jacob Faithful . -ing, Boat, sir ; boat, , Jacob, theres nothing like independence, after all, andyou must not mind my laughing at you. I do not heed it, Sarah, replied I (but I did mind it verymuch) ; there is no disgrace. None whatever, I grant; but a want of ambition which Icannot understand. However, let us say no more aboutit. Mrs. Drummond came into the room, and greeted mekindly. WTien can you come and dine with us, Jacob ?Will you come on Wednesday ? O mamma I he cant come on Wednesday; we havecompany on that day. 327. She held up her^ftger in tnockery, crying, Boat, sir; boat,
Jacob Faithful . -ing, Boat, sir ; boat, , Jacob, theres nothing like independence, after all, andyou must not mind my laughing at you. I do not heed it, Sarah, replied I (but I did mind it verymuch) ; there is no disgrace. None whatever, I grant; but a want of ambition which Icannot understand. However, let us say no more aboutit. Mrs. Drummond came into the room, and greeted mekindly. WTien can you come and dine with us, Jacob ?Will you come on Wednesday ? O mamma I he cant come on Wednesday; we havecompany on that day. 327. She held up her^ftger in tnockery, crying, Boat, sir; boat, sir Copyright 1895 ^y Macmillan &? Co. JACOB FAITHFUL So we have, my dear, I had forgotten it ; but on Thursdaywe are quite alone : will you come on Thursday, Jacob ? I hesitated, for I felt that it was because I was a watermanthat I was not admitted to the table where I had beenaccustomed to dine at one time, whoever might be invited. Yes, Jacob, said Sarah, coming to me, it must beThursday, and you must not deny us ; for although we havegreater people on Wednesday, the party that day will not beso agreeable to me as your company on Thursday. The last compliment from Sarah decided me, and I acceptedthe invitation. jMr. Drummond came in, and I delivered tohim Mr. TumbuUs cheque. He was very kind, but said littlefurther than that he was glad that I had promised to dine withthem on Thursday. The footman came in and announced thecarriage at the door, and this was a signal for me to take myleave. Sarah, as she shook hands w
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