Yes, a resident governess seems the
plan of plans. I would take them up to London early in the spring, and
give them the advantage of the very best masters."
"Primrose seems very unhappy about it," replied Noel. "She may in the
end consent to some scheme for perfecting her education, but I'm quite
sure she will not go, nor allow her sisters to go to Shortlands to
live a life of simple luxury. I am sorry for you, Mrs. Ellsworthy, but
I know Primrose will never consent to that."
"I don't think you are sorry for me, Arthur," answered the pretty
little lady. "In your heart of hearts you quite agree with that
naughty, bad Primrose. You had rather the girls lived in their attic,
and encountered another dreadful Mr. Dove, and fell into the hands of
another designing publisher, than have them safe and happy at
Shortlands. Oh, it is a plot between you all to deprive me of my great
pleasure. Oh, why will girls, and young men, too, be so perverse?"
Noel smiled.
"I am sorry for both you and Primrose," he said. "I am convinced she
will never agree to your present scheme, although she may allow you to
help her to perfect her education."
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