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He had spoken impressively, and most likely Anna, had she reappeared, would
have met with a fair reception. His appearance excited the
greatest astonishment and consternation amid the group. ”
He left off abruptly. Here was the same Ruth who had left him a few minutes
since: the same outwardly; and yet…!
On the ninth day Spurlock was up and about; that is, he was strong enough to
walk alone, from the companion to his chair, to lean upon the rail when the chair
grew irksome, to join Ruth and his employer at lunch and dinner: strong enough
to argue about books, music, paintings. He pressed the long shapely hand warmly in his. "If you knew how much importance I attach to your answer," he continued
passionately, "you would not refuse me one. No pistols, no daggers today?’
‘Would you have me show a pistol with so many soldiers? I am not a fool. . I hope you won’t think less of me, you’ve
treated me so well. To his astonishment and delight it yielded to the pressure,
toppled over the ledge, and sank. And for
many years, that was the way it was. I’ve made no mention
of guns and daggers or, indeed, any of the more exciting aspects of the business. The aunt rushed over to her nephew, knelt and wrapped him in her arms. He stepped back further.
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