White Rose of Weary Leaf

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ... 'Good-bye! Get some roses in those pale cheeks, ' cried Lady Meadrow. 'Have a nice walk, you need it, but mind and be back in time to do my foot, ' called Mrs. Bowman. 'Oh, yes. Edith must not be out too long, ' Amy assured them. Edith was dull and calm, a little discontented-looking, as usual. And as usual she walked fast, with her head a little bent down. Amy counselled more deliberation. 'You know there's no hurry. You must not overdo it.' 'Why do you bother about me?' said the wife. 'Why should I not?' 'It is just as if you cared about me.' 'I do.' 'Not a pin!' 'A brooch--a locket--a tiara--a great deal!' 'You can't care for me, or you' 'Or I what?' said Amy. 'You may say what you like, but I think I do truly appreciate you. I consider you an awful brick, the best woman I have ever known and the most patient.' 'Yes, that I am, ' said Edith violently. 'Because it must be rather trying, the whole arrangement, eh? Here am I, a mere outsider, taking on myself to boss your house for you, and you never get cross or order me out, but just sit still and look pretty.' 'Because if I did order you out, ' replied Edith, as one in a dream of sincerity, 'I know that Jeremy would have you back again the next minute. You do it all so well, I don't deny that. No better than I could, only I have been ill and unable.... However, as soon as I get over this, I mean to assume the reins again.' 'Will you?' / 'Shall you mind very much?' asked the other, bending a weakly inquisitorial gaze on her companion. 'Yes, ' said Amy, frankly, 'I shall mind very much, although of course it is your right.' 'And you will help me, won't you?' 'I'll try. But I am afraid I shall not be able to work with you as well as I work for you. It isn't in my nature. I need a free hand to bring out all...