question: CHAPTER XV.

"DROP IT."

For ten or twelve days after the little dinner in Berkeley Square Guss Mildmay bore her misfortunes without further spoken complaint. During all that time, though they were both in London, she never saw Jack De Baron, and she knew that in not seeing her he was neglecting her. But for so long she bore it. It is generally supposed that young ladies have to bear such sorrow without loud complaint; but Guss was more thoroughly emancipated than are some young ladies, and when moved was wont to speak her mind. At last, when she herself was only on foot with her father, she saw Jack De Baron riding with Lady George. It is quite true that she also saw, riding behind them, her perfidious friend, Mrs. Houghton, and a gentleman whom at that time she did not know to be Lady George's father. This was early in March, when equestrians in the park are not numerous. Guss stood for a moment looking at them, and Jack De Baron took off his hat. But Jack did not stop, and went on talking with that pleasant vivacity which she, poor girl, knew so well and valued so highly. Lady George liked it too, though she could hardly have given any reason for liking it, for, to tell the truth, there was not often much pith in Jack's conversation.

On the following morning Captain De Baron, who had lodgings in Charles Street close to the Guards' Club, had a letter brought to him before he was out of bed. The letter was from Guss Mildmay, and he knew the handwriting well. He had received many notes from her, though none so interesting on the whole as was this letter. Miss Mildmay's letter to Jack was as follows. It was written, certainly, with a swift pen, and, but that he knew her writing well, would in parts have been hardly legible.
1. Who is Guss hoping to see?
2. did she feel neglected?
3. where di she finally see him?
4. who was she with?
5. Was she riding?
6. was Jack alone?
7. who was he with?
8. anyone else?
9. who/
10. who else?
11. Were they on foot?
12. did they stop to talk to Guss?
13. did he acknowledge them at all?
14. how>
15. did he say anything?
16. who was he talking to?
17. When did he receive a note?
18. early?
19. was he familiar with the penmanship?
20. was it neatly written?
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answer: 1. Jack De Baron,
2. yes
3. the park
4. her father
5. . no
6. no
7. Jack De Baron riding with Lady George.
8. yes
9. one was Mrs. Houghton,
10. Lady George's father.
11. no
12. no
13. yes
14. Jack De Baron took off his hat
15. noit to her
16. Lady Georg
17. the next day
18. yes
19. yes
20. no

question: Chapter 18--Fashion and Physiology

"Please, sir, I guess you'd better step up right away, or it will be too late, for I heard Miss Rose say she knew you wouldn't like it, and she'd never dare to let you see her."

Phebe said this as she popped her head into the study, where Dr. Alec sat reading a new book.

"They are at it, are they?" he said, looking up quickly, and giving himself a shake, as if ready for a battle of some sort.

"Yes, sir, as hard as they can talk, and Miss Rose don't seem to know what to do, for the things are ever so stylish, and she looks elegant in 'em; though I like her best in the old ones," answered Phebe.

"You are a girl of sense. I'll settle matters for Rosy, and you'll lend a hand. Is everything ready in her room, and are you sure you understand how they go?"

"Oh, yes, sir; but they are so funny! I know Miss Rose will think it's a joke," and Phebe laughed as if something tickled her immensely.

"Never mind what she thinks so long as she obeys. Tell her to do it for my sake, and she will find it the best joke she ever saw. I expect to have a tough time of it, but we'll win yet," said the Doctor, as he marched upstairs with the book in his hand, and an odd smile on his face.

There was such a clatter of tongues in the sewing-room that no one heard his tap at the door, so he pushed it open and took an observation. Aunt Plenty, Aunt Clara, and Aunt Jessie were all absorbed in gazing at Rose, who slowly revolved between them and the great mirror, in a full winter costume of the latest fashion.
1. it was a clatter of what ?
2. where ?
3. how many aunts are mentioned ?
4. name 1
5. who were they looking at ?
6. what was she dress in ?
7. of old time fashion ?
8. what was it ?
9. what did miss rose say in the beginning ?
10. who was reading a book ?
11. where was he ?
12. who did not know what to do ?
13. who tinks she looks best in the old clothes ?
14. who has sense ?
15. who will think its a joke ?
16. who thought it was funny ?
17. who need people to obey him ?
18. where did he go ?
19. sis he smile ?
20. what kind ?
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answer:
1. tongues
2. sewing-room
3. Three
4. Plenty
5. Rose
6. full winter costume
7. no
8. latest
9. knew you wouldn't like it,
10. Dr. Alec
11. study
12. Miss Rose
13. Phebe
14. Phebe
15. Miss Rose
16. Phebe
17. Doctor
18. upstairs
19. smile
20. odd