I queried . `` No , I do n't think so . Stephen is a rich man now , you know . That would n't make any difference with me -- but Father is very -- practical . Stephen is going to see him tomorrow . '' `` But what if he does object ? '' I persisted anxiously . `` The acacia tree will still be there , '' said Miss Ponsonby firmly . The Falsoms ' Christmas Dinner `` Well , so it 's all settled , '' said Stephen Falsom . `` Yes , '' assented Alexina . `` Yes , it is , '' she repeated , as if somebody had questioned it . Then Alexina sighed . Whatever `` it '' was , the fact of its being settled did not seem to bring Alexina any great peace of mind -- nor Stephen either , judging from his face , which wore a sort of `` suffer and be strong '' expression just then . `` When do you go ? '' said Alexina , after a pause , during which she had frowned out of the window and across the Tracy yard . Josephine Tracy and her brother Duncan were strolling about the yard in the pleasant December sunshine , arm in arm , laughing and talking . They appeared to be a nice , harmless pair of people , but the sight of them did not seem to please Alexina . `` Just as soon as we can sell the furniture and move away , '' said Stephen moodily . `` Heigh-ho ! So this is what all our fine ambitions have come to , Lexy , your music and my M.D. .
A place XXXXX a department store for you , and one in a lumber mill for me . ''
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