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Conkey Chickweed. Meanwhile, Oliver gradually throve and prospered under the united care of Mrs. Maylie, Rose, and the kind-hearted Mr. Losberne. If fervent prayers, gushing from hearts overcharged with gratitude, be heard in heaven and if they be not, what prayers are! the blessings which the orphan child called down upon them, sunk into their souls, diffusing peace and happiness.
Losberne followed, leading Rose; and the council was, for the present, effectually broken up. Upon the night when Nancy, having lulled Mr. Sikes to sleep, hurried on her self-imposed mission to Rose Maylie, there advanced towards London, by the Great North Road, two persons, upon whom it is expedient that this history should bestow some attention.
Maylie sided very strongly with Mr. Brownlow, that gentleman's proposition was carried unanimously. 'I should like, he said, 'to call in the aid of my friend Grimwig.
Maylie, who received it very graciously. While it was being conveyed to her, the doctor slipped out of the room. 'Ah! said Mr. Blathers: not holding his wine-glass by the stem, but grasping the bottom between the thumb and forefinger of his left hand: and placing it in front of his chest; 'I have seen a good many pieces of business like this, in my time, ladies.
Maylie's predictions were but too well verified. Rose was in the first stage of a high and dangerous fever. 'We must be active, Oliver, and not give way to useless grief, said Mrs. Maylie, laying her finger on her lip, as she looked steadily into his face; 'this letter must be sent, with all possible expedition, to Mr. Losberne.
Mrs. Maylie took up her abode with her son and daughter-in-law, to enjoy, during the tranquil remainder of her days, the greatest felicity that age and worth can know the contemplation of the happiness of those on whom the warmest affections and tenderest cares of a well-spent life, have been unceasingly bestowed.
I lost sight of her, two or three years ago, and saw her no more until a few months back. 'Do you see her now? 'Yes. Leaning on your arm. 'But not the less my niece, cried Mrs. Maylie, folding the fainting girl in her arms; 'not the less my dearest child. I would not lose her now, for all the treasures of the world. My sweet companion, my own dear girl!
Grimwig, will you leave us for a few minutes? 'I believe, interposed Miss Maylie, 'that at this period of our interview, I need not give that gentleman the trouble of going away. If I am correctly informed, he is cognizant of the business on which I wish to speak to you. Mr. Brownlow inclined his head. Mr.
'Now, young woman! said a smartly-dressed female, looking out from a door behind her, 'who do you want here? 'A lady who is stopping in this house, answered the girl. 'A lady! was the reply, accompanied with a scornful look. 'What lady? 'Miss Maylie, said Nancy.
'Do you still suppose that I am a boy ignorant of my own mind, and mistaking the impulses of my own soul? 'I think, my dear son, returned Mrs. Maylie, laying her hand upon his shoulder, 'that youth has many generous impulses which do not last; and that among them are some, which, being gratified, become only the more fleeting.
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