Descending the hollow, or rather excavation,—for it was an old disused clay-pit,
at the bottom of which the cottage was situated,—he speedily succeeded in
arousing the ancient sibyl, and having committed Edgeworth Bess to her care,
with a promise of an abundant reward in case she watched diligently over her
safety, and attended to her comforts till his return,—to all which Black Mary
readily agreed,—he departed with a heart lightened of half its load. \" Lucy noticed
Michelle's heavy pile of books, some of which were from
the school library. ”
“You do not flatter me,” she laughed. It is but a wild
threat. "
At luncheon, preoccupied in thought, Spurlock did not notice the pallor on
Ruth's cheeks or the hunted look in her eyes. The door was opened for her
by a weary-looking youth in a striped jacket several sizes too large for him. How fortunate that she recognises the
resemblance. “Yes,” he said, “I shall come. But seriously
——”
“Well seriously?”
“Isn’t it your own fault a little? Why do you not tell me your address, and allow
me to call upon you. I’ve wanted you—always. It isn’t pretty, but we’re made so. "
The stranger said nothing, but hastily brushed away a tear. I am come to rescue you from Wild's
violence. I
suspect he has been at work upon those he has on. ”
“You could never be that,” he answered, “but you are at least more serious than
usual.
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