TWO:"I'm not sure that I know exactly what the star of empire means," said Frank. "I used the expression as I have seen it, but can't tell what it comes from."
Camille, the youngest, whispered to her, whereupon she beckoned. "Oh!--oh, do come here!--Mr. Smith, I am the sister of Major Harper. You're from New Orleans? Does your mother live in Apollo Street?"You shall dictate. That will be talking. And I will try to listen very attentively.Dear me, Mamma! said Mrs Keeling, you talk as if the gentleman was a bit of beef.
