? ? ? ? Frank told his story, including an account of his engagement.
? ? ? ? "So it seems I am to lose your company in the evening. I am sorry for that, but I am glad you are so lucky."
? ? ? ? "It was better than I expected," said Frank, with satisfaction.
? ? ? ? "What sort of a man is this Mr. Wharton?" said Jasper.
? ? ? ? "He is very kind and generous. I am lucky to have so good a friend. There's only one thing that is likely to be disagreeable."
? ? ? ? "What's that?"
? ? ? ? "The housekeeper--her name is Mrs. Bradley-- for some reason or other she doesn't want me there."
? ? ? ? "What makes you think so?"
? ? ? ? "Her manner, and the way she speaks. She came in to read to Mr. Wharton last evening, and didn't seem to like it because I had been taken in her place."
? ? ? ? "She is evidently jealous. You must take care not to offend her. She might endeavor to have you dismissed."
? ? ? ? "I shall always treat her politely, but I don't think I can ever like her.
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