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A BRIDE FROM THE BUSH
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CHAPTER VII
IN RICHMOND PARK
The day after Mr Travers dined at Twickenham was almost the first day that passed without the happy pair running up to London together.
'It's far too hot to think of town, or of wearing anything but flannels all day,' said Alfred in the morning. 'But there’s plenty to see hereabouts, Gladdie. There’s Bushey Park and Hampton Court, and Kew Gardens, and Richmond Park. What do you say to a stroll in Richmond Park? It’s as near as anything, and we shall certainly get most air there.'
Gladys answered promptly that she was 'on' (they were alone); and they set out while the early haze of a sweltering day was
