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Book, page 81 / 113 "You'll find me all ready. Oh, dear!" and Mrs. Lowe drew a long, sighing breath. "I hope she didn't take cold at my house. I hope nothing serious will grow out of it. I wouldn't have anything of this kind happen for the world. People are so uncharitable. If it should get out, I would be talked about dreadfully; and I'm sure the girl is a great deal more to blame than I am. Why didn't she see to it that her feet and clothes were dried before she sat down to her work?" Mrs. Wykoff did not answer. Mrs. Lowe stood for a few moments, waiting for some exculpatory suggestion; but Mrs. Wykoff had none to offer. "Good morning. You'll find me all ready when you call." "Good morning." And the ladies parted. "Ah, Mrs. Lowe! How are you this morning?" A street meeting, ten minutes later. "Right well. How are you?" "Well as usual. I just called at your house." "Ah, indeed! Come, go back again." "No, thank you; I've several calls to make this morning. But, d' you know, there's a strange story afloat about a certain lady of your acquaintance?" "Of my acquaintance?" "Yes; a lady with whom you are very, very intimate." "What is it?" There was a little anxiety mixed with the curious air of Mrs. Lowe.
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