"
"Where do you suppose he will take us?" Elsie asked as they turned a
corner.
"Couldn't say," was the unconcerned reply; "but as the place looks nicer
the farther we go, there is no need to be alarmed. I hope we will be
fortunate enough to secure lodgings on this pretty, tree-shaded street, for
flower-gardens are as thick as houses. Oh, see! he is going into that house
with the nice lawn in front of it."
A moment later they stepped through the gate that Lancy held open for
them, while their new friend went briskly up the walk and entered the house
in a manner that showed he was quite familiar with the place.
He had told Lancy as they walked along that he could recommend the house
where he boarded, and as he gave such a good account of the place, Lancy
determined to seek accommodation there.
"But there is one thing I must tell you," said the smiling stranger. "Mrs.
Morris is pretty sharp of tongue, and may make very strict inquiries as to
who was your grandmother, and what calling your great-grandfather followed,
before she will allow you to engage rooms. But do not mind it. I fancy you
can satisfy her on those points.
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