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Thus left by themselves, Peregrine imparted to her what he had learnt of the commodore's intention, without, however, mentioning a syllable of his being offended at their correspondence; and accompanied his information with such fervent vows of eternal constancy and solemn promises of a speedy return, that Emily's heart, which had been invaded by a suspicion that this scheme of travelling was an effect of her lover's inconstancy, began to be more at ease; and she could not help signifying her approbation of his design.
The result of the whole matter was his return to Waverley-Honour without any transfer of his affections, notwithstanding the sighs and languishments of the fair tell-tale, who had revealed, in mere sisterly affection, the secret of Lady Emily's attachment, and in despite of the nods, winks, and innuendos of the officious lady mother, and the grave eulogiums which the Earl pronounced successively on the prudence, and good sense, and admirable dispositions, of his first, second, third, fourth, and fifth daughters.
"When Emily's mother came here, all her children took to my father directly, and loved him as if he had been their own." Emily had been married from her brother's house, Valentine's old home, and in the dining-room there was spread a wedding breakfast.
Emily's head swam; her heart beat furiously she staggered to the door, and opened it to escape from the room. "I'm guilty of robbing him; but I'm innocent of his blood!" Mrs. Rook called after her wildly. "The deed was done the yard door was wide open, and the man was gone when I looked in for the last time. Come back, come back!" Emily looked round. "I can't go near you," she said, faintly.
The poor woman has had no suspicion of that; but it is proved by Emily's questions, now that she begins to talk. Of course it makes a new anxiety. Mrs. Hood has not dared to hint at the truth, but it cannot be concealed for long. 'But this is most extraordinary, Wilfrid exclaimed, 'What, then, was the origin of her illness? 'That is the mystery. Mrs.
If ever eyes habitually expressed a self-respecting frankness, if ever any were incapable of ignoble artifice, they were Emily's; yet as time went on Wilfrid began to long for the casual meeting with her glance for the mere reason that he felt it as an exchange of words between her and himself.
Emily made no answer, but sat still, her eyes fixed, looking into space. The man lingered at the door. At that moment her little dog bounded into the room, and, in a paroxysm of delight, jumped on his mistress's lap. She took him in her arms and kissed him, and this somewhat reassured the alarmed servant, who then thought it was no more than one of Miss Emily's queer ways.
At Doctor Allday's age a man is not easily discouraged by reproof, even when it is administered by a handsome woman. "I thought you might have known Miss Emily's father," he persisted. Miss Jethro rose, and wished him good-morning. "I must not occupy any more of your valuable time," she said. "Suppose you wait a minute?" the doctor suggested. Impenetrable as ever, he rang the bell.
I deserve it if family sins fall on individuals I deserve it! It is better for him better better. And yet, can he forget any more than I that sunny day ? Oh! was she luring him on false pretences? What shall I do? How will it be? Where is my counsellor? Emily, Emily, why did you die?" Emily's portrait calm, sweet, wasted, with grave trustful eyes was in the next page.
Still, he did not forget his good manners; and he rose, saying he would leave me with my friends to make mutual explanations, while he proceeded to overlook the duty of the day. On taking his leave, I was not pleased to see him approach and kiss Emily's hand. The act was done respectfully, and not entirely without grace; but there were a feeling and manner in it that could not well be mistaken.
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