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The news of Montgomery's death and defeat was a very unwelcome surprise. But reinforcements were being sent; the Canadians could surely be persuaded; and a Congressional commission must be able to set things right. This commission was a very strong one. Benjamin Franklin was the chairman. Samuel Chase of Maryland and Charles Carroll of Carrollton were the other members.
He saw no harm in it, and now when Arthur Carrollton objected, she was provoked, while at the same time she felt constrained to decline. "Some time, when I know you better, I will explain to you why I do not think it proper for young girls to waltz with everyone," said Mr.
Carrollton suddenly, panting for breath; and, satisfied with her work, Anna did as desired and then left him alone. "Maggie engaged!" he said; "engaged! when I hoped to win her for myself!" and a sharp pang shot through his heart as he thought of giving to another the beautiful girl who had grown so into his love.
"Hagar, will you tell me where Maggie is? I wish to follow her," said Mr. Carrollton; and Hagar answered: "Maggie, Maggie he said that lovingly enough, but there's a catch somewhere. He does not wish to follow her for any good and though I know where she has gone I'll surely never tell. I kept one secret nineteen years.
In the present state of Margaret's feelings Madam Conway deemed it prudent to say nothing of Arthur Carrollton, whose name was never mentioned save by Theo and Anna, the latter of whom had seen him in England, and was never so well pleased as when talking of his fine country seat, his splendid park, his handsome horses, and last, though not least, of himself.
He would have lacked but three years of fourscore come Whitsuntide. He was universally loved and respected in that district where he had lived so long and ably, by rich and poor alike, and those of many creeds saw him to his last resting-place. Mr. Carroll, of Carrollton, who was an ardent Catholic, stood bareheaded beside the grave.
Carrollton if I knew he'd make me queen of England. But grandma's heart is set upon it, I know, and she thinks of course he would marry me says he is delighted with my daguerreotype that awful one, too, with the staring eyes. In grandma's last letter he sent me a note.
"Have you decided what you mean to do?" "Only indefinitely. I want to make a careful exploration of the house and grounds by daylight. This may reveal something of value. Then we will go into Carrollton before dark. I cannot consent to your remaining here another night after what has occurred. Besides, we should consult a lawyer the best we can find and then proceed under his advice.
'Tis the nature of his kin to be sometimes overbearing, and though I am only old Hagar Warren he might heed my dying words, and be more thoughtful of your happiness. Do you think that he would come?" Ere Maggie had time to answer there was a step upon the floor, and Arthur Carrollton stood at her side.
Passing the Monocacy, we roll over a rich champaign country, based upon limestone the garden of the State, and containing the ancient manor of Carrollton, through whose grounds, by one of its branches, this road passes for miles.
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