A Country Gentleman and His Family · Chapter 33 (2/2)

Her poor boy! the triumphant lover, the young man at the height of his joy and pride. They both rose to meet him, eager, watching to take the tone which should be most in harmony with his. But Mrs. Warrender had a pity in her heart for Theo which she did not feel for Chatty⁠—perhaps because in her daughter’s case her sympathy was more complete.