Laurie rose as he spoke , returned the pictures with a smile and a bow and looked at his watch , as if to remind her that even moral lectures should have an end . He tried to resume his former easy , indifferent air , but it was an affectation now , for the rousing had been more effacious than he would confess . Amy felt the shade of coldness in his manner , and said to herself ... `` Now , I 've offended him . Well , if it does him good , I 'm glad , if it makes him hate me , I 'm sorry , but it 's true , and I ca n't take back a word of it . '' They laughed and chatted all the way home , and little Baptiste , up behind , thought that monsieur and madamoiselle were in charming spirits . But both felt ill at ease . The friendly frankness was disturbed , the sunshine had a shadow over it , and despite their apparent gaiety , there was a secret discontent in the heart of each . `` Shall we see you this evening , mon frere ? '' asked Amy , as they parted at her aunt 's door . `` Unfortunately I have an engagement . Au revoir , madamoiselle , '' and Laurie bent as if to kiss her hand , in the foreign fashion , which became him better than many men . Something in his face made Amy say quickly and warmly ... `` No , be yourself with me , Laurie , and part in the good old way . I 'd rather have a hearty English handshake than all the sentimental salutations in France . '' `` Goodbye , dear , '' and with these words , uttered in the tone she liked , Laurie left her , after a handshake almost painful in its heartiness . Next morning , instead of the usual call , Amy received a note which made her smile at the beginning and sigh at the end . My Dear Mentor , Please make my adieux to your aunt , and exult within yourself , for ` Lazy Laurence ' has gone to his grandpa , like the best of boys . A pleasant winter to you , and may the gods grant you a blissful honeymoon at Valrosa ! I think Fred would be benefited by a rouser . Tell him so , with my congratulations . Yours gratefully , Telemachus `` Good boy !
I 'm glad he 's gone , '' said XXXXX , with an approving smile .
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