Montague for an escort, I do not see the least
impropriety in attending. I need not trouble mother about it, for she is
so nervous to-day she will not leave her room; and I do not think she
can object to my going."
"Oh, Winnie! how could you do so? I know your mother would not wish you
to appear in public with Mr. Montague! Not but that he may be worthy of
attention, but he is the same as a stranger to us, for your father has
known him but a little while, and I noticed that your mother appeared
uneasy when he called last, for he has made us frequent visits, on so
short an acquaintance."
"You do not surely suppose that my father would introduce any one into
his family, who is not a fit associate for his daughter?" retorted
Winnie, her face flushing with excitement.
"No, I do not think so; but you would not go without consulting your
mother's wishes?"
"And why not? Mother will never be the wiser for it, and I cannot see
that she can reasonably object; besides, am I always to be a child? I
must some time or other act for myself."
"Dear Winnie, do not talk so! You have one of the best of mothers, and
she will not deprive you of any pleasure, unless it is for your own
good.
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