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There was service at St. Mary's Church on Wednesday and Friday
mornings; but on this day the rain was so violent, that of all the
party at the Vicarage, the Mertons, and Elizabeth, Katherine, and
Helen, alone ventured to go to church.
When they returned, Anne followed her mother to her room, to talk
over the events of the previous day. After much had been said of the
Consecration, and also of their wonder and regret at Rupert's
absence, Anne said, 'How strange it seems to lose sight of you and
Papa as I have done ever since I have been here! Mamma, I have
scarcely been with you at all, and never see Papa but when he is
talking to Uncle Woodbourne, and everyone else is in the room.'
'But I hope you are enjoying yourself, my dear?' said Lady Merton.
'Oh yes, Mamma,' cried Anne; 'Lizzie is more delightful than ever,
when we are alone.'
'Are you taking a sudden romantic turn?' said Lady Merton, smiling;
'do you mean in future to keep one friend all to yourself?'
'Oh no, Mamma,' said Anne, laughing; 'I only meant that Lizzie is
more like herself when we are alone together.
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