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"I don't know," said Kate, suddenly relapsing into gloomy cynicism. "Possibly to put his five daughters to school; perhaps to finish his young wife, and warn her against us." "He didn't look old, and he didn't seem like a married man," rejoined Addy thoughtfully. "That was his art, you poor creature!" returned Kate scornfully. "You can never tell anything of these men, they are so deceitful.
Later in the day another report: A letter left by Madeline had been found at home. She had taken offence at some sharp thing that sarcastic Mr. Withers, who always did hate her, had said; and had gone off in a miff, without even good-by or a carpet-bag, and taken the night train to New York, where she had an uncle on the mother's side. And a good riddance! Now Miss Addy and Mr.
"But look here," he exclaimed, as a sudden thought struck him. "I want to see somebody. I'm not going to be made a prisoner here in my own country. I'm not cross with you, Addy, but I must have this set right. Where is Sir Henry?" As he asked the question a distant voice was heard calling the young girl's name, and she turned, ran, and was out of sight in an instant.
"I only wish he had walked here last night, and left the door open," said Hilary. "But I say, Addy, how funny that we should meet again like this." "Yes, isn't it, Hilary? And yet," said the girl thoughtfully, "it is not funny, but sad, for the days are not so happy now as they were when we played together years ago." "And we've both grown so," said Hilary thoughtfully.
"I see!" responded their strange driver quietly, and, alighting quickly, removed the bells from the horses. "We can drive as near as you please now," he added by way of explanation. "He certainly is a son of Santa Claus," whispered Addy. "Hadn't we better ask after his father?" "Hush!" said Kate decidedly. "He is an angel, I dare say."
Oh, if I'd only got something to throw at the wretch! Quick, Addy, quick!"
Father's forgot the coffin?" "Aye, lad, th' old tale; but I shall get it done," said Adam, looking up and casting one of his bright keen glances at his brother. "Why, what's the matter with thee? Thee't in trouble." Seth's eyes were red, and there was a look of deep depression on his mild face. "Yes, Addy, but it's what must be borne, and can't be helped.
And didn't everybody she knew tell her what kind of a man he was? Did it do any good?" "She knew he gambled, and drank and he WAS a fascinating chap, Addy. You'll admit that." "You bet I admit it. It was certainly proved when those other women turned up with marriage certificates, and old Mrs.
"Do come, Hil," she said again, as if she were reading his hesitation. "Papa will be so pleased." "And try his best to make me turn traitor," thought Hilary. "No," he exclaimed, "I cannot do it, Addy; and I'm sure you would not wish me to break faith with those to whom I owe duty. I should like to come, but ah, Sir Henry, you there?"
"Buck" was "ole man," and on this occasion happened to be Addison Gravison Rickerson, a little pudgy boy who was called "Addy Gravvy" for short. He took a handkerchief, and the children, joining hands, formed a big circle. Then skipping behind them he sang: "Lost my hankshuff yesterday, Found it to-day, Filled it full 'er water, En dashed it away."
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