Quite a remarkable man--I.
Tapp. One of these rough diamonds, you know, Ernest. And he is so
enthusiastic about Louise. He has just pointed out to me the spot on
the bluff where he intends to build a cottage for Lawford and Louise."
"What's this?" demanded Professor Grayling, sitting up so suddenly on
the couch that Diddimus spat and jumped off in haste and anger.
"I--I was just going to tell you about Lawford," Louise said in a small
voice.
"Oh, yes! A little thing like your having a lover slipped your mind, I
suppose?" demanded her father.
"And a young man of most excellent character," put in the surprising
Mrs. Conroth. "Perhaps his family is not all that might be desired;
but I. Tapp is e-_nor_-mously wealthy and I understand he will settle a
good income upon Ford. Besides, the young man has some sort of
interest in the manufacturing of candies."
Trust the Lady from Poughkeepsie to put the best foot forward when it
became necessary to do so. The professor was gazing quizzically at the
flushed face of his daughter.
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