My housekeeper is away . She heard , at church that her mother was ill and went over to Marwood . '' When Mary Isabel came back from the spare room , a little calmer but with traces of tears on her pink cheeks , the doctor had as good a tea-table spread as any woman could have had . Mary Isabel thought it was fortunate that the little errand boy , Tommy Brewster , was there , or she certainly would have been dreadfully embarrassed , now that the flame of her anger had blown out . But later on , when tea was over and she and the doctor were left alone , she did not feel embarrassed after all . Instead , she felt delightfully happy and at home . Dr. Hamilton put one so at ease . She told him all about Tom 's letter and her subsequent revolt . Dr. Hamilton never once made the mistake of smiling . He listened and approved and sympathized . `` So I 'm determined I wo n't go back , '' concluded Mary Isabel , `` unless she asks me to -- and Louisa will never do that . Ella will be glad enough to have me for a while ; she has five children and ca n't get any help . '' The doctor shrugged his shoulders . He thought of Mary Isabel as unofficial drudge to Ella Kemble and her family . Then he looked at the little silvery figure by the window . `` I think I can suggest a better plan , '' he said gently and tenderly . `` Suppose you stay here -- as my wife . I 've always wanted to ask you that but I feared it was no use because I knew Louisa would oppose it and I did not think you would consent if she did not . I think , '' the doctor leaned forward and took Mary Isabel 's fluttering hand in his , `` I think we can be very happy here , dear . '' Mary Isabel flushed crimson and her heart beat wildly .
She knew now XXXXX she loved Dr. Hamilton -- and Tom would have liked it -- yes , Tom would .
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