"Should the intendant come back before he
is expected I will come over and let you know; but I think, from what
I heard him say he expected to be at least a month in London."
Edward promised that Oswald should see him in less than ten days, and
Oswald set out on his journey.
"Humphrey," said Edward, as soon as Oswald was gone, "I have made up
my mind to go to Lymington to-morrow We must have some flour, and many
other articles, which Alice says she can no longer do without."
"Why should we not both go, Edward?" replied Humphrey.
"No, not this time," replied Edward. "I have to find out many things
and many people, and I had rather go by myself; besides, I can not
allow my sisters to be left alone. I do not consider there is any
danger, I admit; but should any thing happen to them, I should never
forgive myself. Still, it is necessary that you should go to Lymington
with me some time or another, that you may know where to purchase and
sell, if required. What I propose is, that I will ask Oswald to come
and stay here a couple of days. We will then leave him in charge of
our sisters, and go to Lymington together."
"You are right, Edward, that will be the best plan."
As Humphrey made this remark, Oswald re-entered the cottage.
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