Rosy by Mrs. Molesworth
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CHAPTER VII. MR. FURNITURE'S PRESENT. "And show me any courtly gem more beautiful than these." --SONG OF THE STRAWBERRY GIRL. "Your little girl is very pretty, unusually pretty," Mr. Furnivale was saying to Rosy's mother, as he sat beside her on the sofa during the few minutes they were waiting for luncheon, "and she looks so strong and well." "Yes," said Mrs. Vincent, "she is very strong. I am glad you think her pretty," she went on. "It is always difficult to judge of one's own children, I think, or indeed of any face you see constantly. I thought Rosy very pretty, I must confess, when I first saw her again after our three years' separation, but now I don't think I could judge." Mrs. Vincent gave a little sigh as she spoke, which made Mr. Furnivale wonder what she was troubled about. The truth was that she was thinking to herself how little she would care whether Rosy was pretty or not, if only she could feel more happy about her really trying to be a good little girl. "Your little girl was with Miss Vincent while you were away, was she not?" said Mr. Furnivale. "Yes," said Rosy's mother, "her aunt is very fond of her. She gave |
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