Bits from Blinkbonny; or, Bell o' the Manse
CHAPTER II.
_A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE._
Bell’s Sliding Scale—Her Pattens—The Hospitality of the Manse—Be judeecious—James and his Skates—Mrs. Barrie’s Experiences—Mr. Barrie’s Illness—The Good Samaritan—A Startling Proposal, 22