Much Ado About Peterigervie zame, gervie doorPETER and Billy, the two upper grooms at Willowbrook, were polishing the sides of the tall mail phaeton with chamois-skin rubbers and whistling, each a different tune, as they worked. So intent were they upon this musical controversy that they were not aware of Mrs. Carter's approach until her shadow darkened the carriage-house doorway. She gathered up her skirts in both hands and gingerly stepped inside. Peter had been swashing water about with a liberal hand, and the carriage-house floor was damp, "Where is Joe?" she inquired. "He's out in the runway, ma'am, jumpin'sTable of Contents CONTENTS; CSAFTXB ; I Gervie Zamc, Gervie Door 3; II The Ruffled Frock 33; III Their Innocent Diversions 57; IV Dignity and the Elephant Si; V The Rise of Vittono ii3; VI Held for Ransom 139; VII George Washington's Under- ; study 175; VIII A Usurped Perogative 209; IX Mrs Carter as Fate 243; X A Parable for Husbands 281; VAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org