It was dull, horribly dull
to begin one's day like this; but she knew what it was. These
never-ending family affairs! It was not for the first time that she had
suffered from their depressing after-effects on these two. It was a
shame that the delightful Charley should be made dull by these stupid
talks, and it was perfectly stupid of him to let himself be upset like
this by his aunt.
When after a period of still, as if calculating, immobility, her
governess got up abruptly and went out with the paper in her hand, almost
immediately afterwards followed by Charley who left his breakfast half
eaten, the girl was positively relieved. They would have it out that
morning whatever it was, and be themselves again in the afternoon. At
least Charley would be. To the moods of her governess she did not attach
so much importance.
For the first time that morning the Fynes saw the front door of the awful
house open and the objectionable young man issue forth, his rascality
visible to their prejudiced eyes in his very bowler hat and in the smart
cut of his short fawn overcoat.
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