Chapter24

#Chapter24

/"OH, TO SLEEP MY LIFE AWAY, AND BE WITH THEE AT REST!/"

Rosamond Lee completely ignored the lovely young stranger seated at the table opposite her; but Jessie had the uncomfortable feeling that she was watching her.

The conversation had ceased, when suddenly Mr. Bassett announced: /"I have just received a letter from my grandson. He will be with us a week from to-day. He will remain with us a month./"

During the next few days the household was quite upset, so great were the preparations made for the coming stranger. Most of the forenoons had been spent by Jessie in reading the daily papers to the old couple in the library. One morning Rosamond Lee came to her quite excitedly, just as she was about to begin her duties.