It bore a spray of the most
lovely white flowers. On the top petal (if it is a petal), and also on
the lip of each of these rounded flowers was a blotch or spot of which
the general effect was similar to the iridescent eye on the tail
feathers of a peacock, whence, I suppose, the flower was named "Pavo,"
or Peacock.
"Yes, master, and I think it the beautifullest thing that ever I saw.
There isn't a 'glossum in England like that there 'glossum Paving," he
added with conviction, and rocked again as he said the word. "But
there's plenty after it. I say they're a-smelling round that blossom
like, like--dawgs round a rat hole. And" (this triumphantly) "they
don't do that for nothing."
"Quite so, Woodden, you have got a logical mind. But, look here, we
must have that 'Pavo' whatever it costs. Now the Governor has sent for
me. I'll be back presently, but I might be detained. If so, you've got
to bid on my behalf, for I daren't trust any of these agents. Here's
your authority," and he scribbled on a card, "Woodden, my gardener,
has directions to bid for me.
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