I have been teasing mamma to buy me
some more new dresses, for I feel quite shabby now that there is a prospect
of possessing so much wealth. I am sure we will be a fine-looking couple,
for Hugh looks particularly handsome lately, but rich men always look well
in the eyes of a young lady. If you are asked to stay for a long visit, I
would advise you to do so, as it is much more convenient for me to have you
away just now."
Dexie smiled at this, but turned over the page and read on: "I shall send
you word as soon as I am engaged, for then I shall want your help on my
trousseau. As you are visiting among fashionable people, I wish you would
keep in mind whatever dressy garments you see that would suit my style.
Hugh wished to be remembered to you, and was anxious to know when you would
return, but I do not see that your movements concern him."
There were more pages in the same strain, and Dexie smiled at the many
things Gussie had disclosed without being aware of it. She could read
between the lines, and the reason of Hugh's inquiries on her behalf were
not hard to guess. But Dexie knew it would be a great disappointment to
Gussie if she failed in her schemes, and she was willing enough to prolong
her visit if it favored Gussie's future prospects, but she knew that Hugh's
pocket-book was far dearer to Gussie than Hugh himself.
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