Chapter 24

“The worst feature of the case is that that Snaith scoundrel is always hanging around Roaring Abel’s,” said Uncle James. “I shall be thankful if nothing worse comes of this mad freak than a few weeks at Roaring Abel’s. Cissy Gay _can’t_ live much longer.” “And she didn’t even take her flannel petticoat!” lamented Cousin Stickles. “I’ll see Ambrose Marsh again about this,” said Uncle Benjamin—meaning Valancy, not the flannel petticoat. “I’ll see Lawyer Ferguson,” said Uncle James. “Meanwhile,” added Uncle Benjamin, …