"But Uncle Dick gave him a whole sovereign, you know," he began;
"an' - "
"I sent him to a certain house, Lisbeth," I said, as her eyes met
mine; "an old house that stands not far from the village of Down,
in Kent, to prune the roses and things. I should like it to be
looking its best when we get there; and - "
"An' my outlaw kissed Uncle Dick's hand," pursued the Imp. "Don't
you think he must love him an awful lot?"
"I gave him a month to do it in," I went on; "but a month seems
much too long when one comes to consider - what do you think,
Lisbeth?"
"I think that I hear the wheels of the dog-cart!" she cried. Sure
enough, a moment later Peter hove in view, and great was his
astonishment at sight of "Master Reginald."
"Peter," I said, "Miss Elizabeth has changed her mind, and will
walk back with us; and - er - by the way, I understand that Master
Reginald purchased a coat, a shirt, and a pair of trousers of you,
for which he has already paid a deposit of sixpence. Now, if you
will let me know their value - "
"That's hall right, Mr. Brent, sir.
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