And apparently he fell into her net without a misgiving.
"That will be fine, Nellie, and I will see that you have plenty of money to
get what you need. I hardly suppose that Austin can afford to get all those
things at once. It is fortunate that I came home just at this time."
"Thank you, Papa. We shall appreciate it much if you will help, for Austin
has had so much expense in getting everything started that he can not let
me have much just now. I think it will be just grand to buy them in the
city." Nell's eyes shone with happiness as she spoke, and her hopes rose
even higher so that she dared to hope for some of the pretty things her
beauty-loving heart desired. She hurried about getting the house in shape
and her wardrobe ready with as high hopes as ever a girl had. But the days
passed one by one and her father did not give her the money. She began to
have misgivings, and went to Austin about it.
"Austin, why does he not give me the money! Do you suppose he means to go
back on his word? Has he said anything to you about it?"
"I have not mentioned the matter to him. He promised you so fairly that I
thought best not to say anything. He will surely give it to you pretty
soon," said Austin comfortingly, though with many doubts in his own mind as
to his father's intentions.
The morning of the last day before they were to start came and yet not one
penny had been given them, nor did their father make any more mention of
the matter.
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