CHAPTER XXI. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 



In the search for a new abode Mrs. Lee was in much difficulty, for it was needful to be near St. Kenelm's, and the only vacant houses within her means were not desirable for the reception of a feeble convalescent; moreover, Mr. Gudgeon grumbled and inquired, and was only withheld by warnings enhanced by the police from carrying the whole charivari of the Salvation Army along Ivinghoe Terrace on Sunday afternoon. 

Perhaps it was this, perhaps it was the fact of having discussed the situation with the two Miss Mohuns, that made Mr. White say to Alexis, 'There are two rooms ready for your sister, as soon as Dagger says she can be moved safely. The person who nurses her had better come with her, and you may as well come back to your old quarters.' 

Alexis could hardly believe his ears, but Mr. White waved off all thanks. The Mohun sisters were delighted and triumphant, and Jane came down to talk it over with her elder sister, auguring great things from that man who loved to deal in surprises. 

'That is true,' said Sir Jasper. 

'What does that mean, Jasper?' said his wife. 'It sounds significant.' 

'I certainly should not be amazed if he did further surprise us all. Has it never struck you how that noontide turn of Adeline's corresponds with his walk home from the reading-room?' 

Lady Merrifield looked rather startled, but Jane only laughed, and said, 'My dear Jasper, if you only knew Ada as well as I do! Yes, I have seen far too many of those little affairs to be taken in by them. Poor Ada! I know exactly how she looks, but she is only flattered, like a pussy-cat waggling the end of its tail---it means nothing, and never comes to anything. The thing that is likely and hopeful is, that he may adopt those young people as nephews and nieces.'  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who is trying to find something?
2. Who is on the hunt for something?
3. 
Q2:
1. What is Mrs. Lee on the hunt for?
2. What is Mrs. Lee trying to find?
3. 
Q3:
1. Is Mrs. Lee having an easy time with house hunting?
2. Is Mrs. Lee's attempt to find a home going swimmingly?
3. 
Q4:
1. Where did Mrs. Lee need her new home to be?
2. In what location did Mrs. Lee need to be housed?
3. 
Q5:
1. Could Mrs. Lee afford anything near St. Kenelm's?
2. Were places by St. Kenelm's in Mrs. Lee's budget?
3. 
Q6:
1. Did Mrs. Lee like the homes by St. Kenelm's that she could afford?
2. Was Mrs. Lee a fan of the St. Kenelm's homes that were in her budget?
3. 
Q7:
1. Who is giving Mrs. Lee a hard time?
2. Who isn't acting very generously with Mrs. Lee?
3. 
Q8:
1. Who prevents Mr. Gudgeon from being more obnoxious?
2. Who keeps Mr. Gudgeon from being even more annoying?
3. 
Q9:
1. How do the police tame Mr. Gudgeon?
2. How do the cops keep Mr. Gudgeon from acting worse?
3. 
Q10:
1. What does someone say to Alexis due to Mr. Gudgeon's behavior?
2. What is Alexis told as a result of the way Mr. Gudgeon is acting?
3. 
Q11:
1. Who speaks to Alexis?
2. Who addresses Alexis?
3. 
Q12:
1. When will the chambers be ready for Alexis and his sister?
2. When can Alexis and his sister have the rooms?
3. 
Q13:
1. Who should come with Alexis and his sister?
2. Who ought to accompany Alexis and his female sibling?
3. 
Q14:
1. Was Alexis surprised by Mr. White's statement?
2. Was Alexis taken aback by Mr. White's proposal?
3. 
Q15:
1. Were the Mohun sisters surprised by Mr. White's statement?
2. Were the Mohun sisters taken aback by Mr. White's proposal?
3. 
