With Banners by Emilie Loring

Author:Emilie Loring
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction, mystery, romance, inheritance, New England
Publisher: Reading Essentials
Published: 1934-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

Brooke dropped the letter and frowned at her reflection in the mirror above her desk. Her mother had seen Daphne Field but once and she had put into words an instinctive distrust she herself had felt without being able to express it.

She drew her own unfinished letter forward on the desk. At least she could set her anxiety about Sam at rest. She faithfully reported his reaction to the probing of his sentiments in regard to Daphne Field. That finished, she nibbled the end of her pen. Should she tell her mother of the business offer? No, it might get back to Lucette, and Lucette would be aggrieved. She was touchy enough now without adding another irritant. She wrote:

And so, Mother, you may close your eyes at night secure in the thought that the light-of-your-life is immune to the wiles of the fascinating Daphne—even if he were not, but I'm sure he is—she is after bigger fish. She has her net spread for Mark the Magnificent.

Don't worry about us. You and Father taught us to hate cheapness. You put the best of your fine lives into your children. That must count. What a waste your love and care would be if it didn't. Have a grand time. If that sporting Earl grunts at you, flap the wings of the American Eagle in his face. Use those Express cheques I gave you for clothes for yourself when you get to Paris, every cent of them. As I said before, have a gorgeous time—but don't forget to come home, Celia Reyburn.

Devotedly,

Brooke.

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