The tolling over, the head of the family thrust his hands into the great tail-pockets of his great blue coat with brass buttons, and without waiting for a further announcement strode downstairs alone, scowling over his shoulder at the four females.
What's the matter now, my dear?" asked one of the other, as they rose and tripped gingerly behind the sire.
I suppose the funds are falling," whispered Miss Wirt; and so, trembling and in silence, this hushed female company followed their dark leader.
They took their places in silence.
He growled out a blessing, which sounded as gruffly as a curse.
The great silver dish-covers were removed.
Amelia trembled in her place, for she was next to the awful Osborne, and alone on her side of the table --the gap being occasioned by the absence of George.
Soup?" says Mr.
Osborne, clutching the ladle, fixing his eyes on her, in a sepulchral tone; and having helped her and the rest, did not speak for a while.
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