Mary Isabel coloured prettily . `` It is not because he is your nephew , doctor . It is because -- because -- '' `` Because he is the nephew of my brother who was on the other side in that ancient church fracas ? Bless you , I understand . What a good hater your sister is ! Such a tenacity in holding bitterness from one generation to another commands admiration of a certain sort . As for Jim , he 's a nice little chap , and he is coming to live with me until the manse is repaired . '' `` I am sure you will find that pleasant , '' said Mary Isabel primly . She wondered if the young minister 's advent would make any difference in regard to these shore-meetings ; then decided quickly that it would not ; then more quickly still that it would n't matter if it did . `` He will be company , '' admitted the doctor , who liked company and found the shore road rather lonesome . `` I had a letter from him today saying that he 'd come home with me from the induction . By the way , they 're tearing down the old post office today . And that reminds me -- by Jove , I 'd all but forgotten . I promised to go up and see Mollie Marr this evening ; Mollie 's nerves are on the rampage again . I must rush . '' With a wave of his hand the doctor hurried off . Mary Isabel lingered for some time longer , leaning against the fence , looking dreamily out to sea . The doctor was a very pleasant companion . If only Louisa would allow neighbourliness ! Mary Isabel felt a faint , impotent resentment .
She had never had anything other girls had : friends , dresses , beaus , and it was all Louisa 's fault -- Louisa who was going to make her wear a bonnet for the rest XXXXX her life .
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