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Miss Merlin listened in some surprise, and then asked: "Was it well done, papa?" "What, Claudia?" "The making of that engagement with Ishmael." "I think so, my dear, as far as I am interested, at least, and I shall endeavor to make the arrangement profitable also to the youth." "And he is to remain with us until we go to town?" "Yes, my dear; but you seem to demur, Claudia. Now what is the matter?
Ishmael watched as long as the cart was in sight, taking pride and comfort in the fact that his eyes could see the minutest detail as far as the turn on to the high-road; then he came back into the room, and with a smile and a sigh took up the accounts.
My life and honor are both imperiled. I will undertake to guard both for a month, until you come. But come at once to your wronged but "Loving child, "Claudia." "Good Heaven, sir, what does this mean?" exclaimed Ishmael, looking up, after he had read the letter. "I do not clearly know myself. It is what I wish you to help me to find out." "But when was this letter received?" "On Monday last."
"Abiram, it will not do to leave the huts without some guard," Ishmael whispered, glancing his eye upward. The man whom he addressed started, and betrayed extraordinary eagerness in his reply. "I will tarry and watch the camp." A dozen voices were instantly raised in objections to this proposal.
And so when the court had adjourned Ishmael walked over to the chambers of Mr. Wiseman on Louisiana Avenue, and in an interview with the old lawyer courteously declined his offer. This considerably astonished Mr. Wiseman, who pressed Ishmael for the reasons of his strange refusal. And Ishmael, being urged, at length candidly confessed them.
His legs were old and stiff, but after pottering all the morning after his brother, who suddenly felt years younger through sheer force of contrast, he followed him obstinately out to the four-acre field, where Ishmael had hoped to get away from him.
And it was not until Ishmael had changed his raiment and eaten a comfortable breakfast that he was permitted to hear an explanation of the unexpected appearance of his friends upon the deck of the steamer.
"Certainly," said Ishmael. "But, apart from her counsel's fee, will she not have other expenses to meet in conducting this suit?" "Yes." "How will she meet them?" "Bee, dear, I have saved a little money; I mean to use it in her service." "What!" exclaimed the young girl; "do you mean to give her your professional aid and pay all her expenses besides?"
And now come on, my good woman," said Ishmael, who felt extremely anxious to get from her, as soon as they should reach the hotel, some explanation of her presence on the island, and some news of her unfortunate mistress. They walked on as rapidly as the strength of the old woman would allow, for Ishmael would not permit her to put herself out of breath.
Had I not better go myself?" asked Walter, seizing his hat. Mr. Middleton assented, and the young man went out on his quest. He hunted high and low, but found no trace of Ishmael. He found, however, what set his mind at ease upon the subject of a collision between the youths; it was the form of Alfred Burghe, stretched at length upon the thick and dewy grass. "Why do you lie there?
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