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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 (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ...arranges these matters, and the appointment will be sent to Mr. Wheelock to-morrow." "But Cousin Ephraim already has the appointment," said Cynthia; "it was sent to him this afternoon, and he is up in his room now writing to thank the President for it." "What in the world's the matter?" cried Mrs. Duncan, in astonishment. Cynthia's simple announcement had indeed caused something of a panic among the gentlemen present. Mr. Duncan had jumped up from his seat beside the door, and Mr. Worthington, his face anything but impassive, tightened his hold on the congressman's arm. "Good God, Sutton " he exclaimed, " can this be true?" As for Cynthia, she was no less astonished than Mrs. Duncan bfche fact that these rich and powerful gentlemen were so excited over a little thing like the postmastership of Brampton. But Mr. Sutton laughed; it was not hearty, but still it might have passed muster for a laugh. "Nonsense," he exclaimed, making a fair attempt to regain his composure, "the girl's got it mixed up with something else--she doesn't know what she's talking about." Mrs. Duncan thought the girl did look uncommonly as if she knew what she was talking about, and Mr. Duncan and Mr. Worthington had some such impression, too, as they stared at her. Cynthia's eyes flashed, but her voice was no louder than before. "I am used to being believed, Mr. Sutton," she said, "but here's Uncle Jethro himself. You might ask him." They all turned in amazement, and one, at least, i trepidation, to perceive Jethro Bass standing behind them with his hands in his pockets, as unconcerned as thoiigh he were under the butternut tree in Coniston. f "How be you, Heth?" he said. "Er--still got that appointment p-practically in your pocket?" "Uncle Jethro," said Cynthia, "Mr....
| ISBN-13 | 9780217195232 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0217195237 |
| Weight | 1.22 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.84 In |
| List Price | $25.69 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 376 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2009-08-01 |
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