Chapter VI
Mrs. Penniman even took for granted at times that other people had as much imagination as herself; so that when, half an hour later, her brother came in, she addressed him quite on this principle.
“ He has just been here, Austin; it’s such a pity you missed him.”
“ Whom in the world have I missed?” asked the Doctor.
“ Mr. Morris Townsend; he has made us such a delightful visit.”
“ And who in the world is Mr. Morris Townsend?”
“ Aunt Penniman means the gentleman—the gentleman whose name I couldn’t remember,” said Catherine.
“ The gentleman at Elizabeth’s party who was so struck with Catherine,” Mrs. Penniman added.
“ Oh, his name is Morris Townsend, is it? And did he come here to propose to you?”
“ Oh, father,” murmured the girl for all answer, turning away to t
