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Scott was, apparently, seriously of opinion that the "mental discipline" of a proper classical education would have been better for himself than his own delightfully desultory studies. Ballantyne could not see what Waverley's reading had to do with his adventures and character. Scott persisted in being of another mind.
Authority that was her husband's profession. But just for this hour, as she thought of Stella Ballantyne, lawlessness shone out to her desirable as a star. "No, she has never once mentioned your name, Mr. Thresk." Again Thresk was conscious of the little pulse of resentment beating at his heart. "She has no doubt forgotten me." Mrs. Repton shook her head. "That's one explanation.
The hospital itself loomed up before me that Sunday morning as I approached it along Ballantyne Street, a diluted sunshine washing the extended, businesslike facade of grimy, yellow brick. We were proud of that hospital in the city, and many of our foremost citizens had contributed large sums of money to the building, scarcely ten years old. It had been one of Maude's interests.
I went to Chitipur upon your word. I have missed my boat. You bade me go to Chitipur. That told me too little or too much. I say too little. I have got to know all now." And he rose up and stood before her. "What do you know about Stephen Ballantyne?" "I'll tell you," said Jane Repton. She looked at the clock. "You had better stay and lunch with us if you will. We shall be alone.
One was forwarded to the author by Mr. Ballantyne, and the alterations which it received were, by his own hand, copied upon the other proof-sheet for the use of the printers, so that even the corrected proofs of the author were never seen in the printing-office; and thus the curiosity of such eager inquirers as made the most minute investigation was entirely at fault."
Baram Singh then related that Captain Ballantyne was still sitting in his chair by the bureau, but that the drawer of the bureau was now open, and that on the ground close to Captain Ballantyne's feet there was a red despatch-box. "The Captain-sahib," he continued, "turned to me with great anger, and drove me again out of the room." "Thank you," said Mr. Travers, and he sat down.
In all the three cases which Thresk had quoted and in many others less well-known those responsible for order were sure that he had devised the crime, chosen the moment for its commission and given the order. But up till a month ago he had slipped through the meshes. A month ago, however, he had made his mistake. "Yes. It's a clever face," said Thresk. Ballantyne nodded his head.
Ballantyne printed for him a few specimens to show to the booksellers; and thus began an experiment which changed the fortunes of both Scott and Ballantyne. Soon after the commencement of the Winter Session, the office of Sheriff-depute of Selkirkshire became vacant, and the Duke of Buccleuch used his influence with Mr. Henry Dundas, afterwards Viscount Melville, to procure it for Scott.
He patted him on the shoulder. He became quite at ease as he looked into his face. "Good-night, my boy," he said. "Good-night, sir," replied Dick cheerfully. "There's nothing like acting up to one's theories, is there?" "Nothing," said the old man heartily. "Look at my life!" "Yes," replied Dick. "And now look at mine. I am going to marry Stella Ballantyne." For a moment Mr.
"One more." Pettifer came round the table and stood in front of Henry Thresk. "Did you know Mrs. Ballantyne before you went to Chitipur?" "Yes," Thresk replied. "Had you seen her lately?" "No." "When had you last seen her?" "Eight years before, in this neighbourhood. I spent a holiday close by. Her father and mother were then alive. I had not seen her since.
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