some people call him a fine…looking young man； but he has such thick lips。”
“And Mrs。 Reed？”
“Missis looks stout and well enough in the face； but I think she’s not quite easy in her mind： Mr。 John’s conduct does not please her—he spends a deal of money。”
“Did she send you here； Bessie？”
“No； indeed： but I have long wanted to see you； and when I heard that there had been a letter from you； and that you were going to another part of the country； I thought I’d just set of； and get a look at you before you y reach。”
“I am afraid you are disappointed in me； Bessie。” I said this laughing： I perceived that Bessie’s glance； though it expressed regard； did in no shape denote admira