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And that knowledge I gained by experience after she had first left Rockhold, to which I had first introduced her for a governess to our niece. I had nothing to do with her return to the old hall, and would have never countenanced such a proceeding if I had been in the country." "That is all very deplorable, but yet it hardly warrants your very strong language, Fabian.
"You may take the carriage back to the stables, John," said the lieutenant to the wondering negro groom, as he passed it in returning to the porch. "What is the matter, Sylvan? What has happened? Why have you sent the carriage away?" Cora anxiously inquired. "Because, my dear, we must not leave Rockhold at present," he gravely replied. "There has been an accident, Cora." "An accident!
I gave him the full address. And I told him that I was pleased with his frankness and fidelity, qualities which I highly approved; and I added that if he wished to renew his suit to you, he need not waste time in writing, but that he might come over and court you in person here at Rockhold, where he should receive a hearty, old-fashioned welcome." Cora gazed at the old man aghast.
Fabian. Corona came out of the parlor. "You cannot go away to-day." "Why?" inquired the young lady. "Don't talk! Listen! Your grandfather is ill very ill. Old John has just come from Rockhold to tell me." "Oh! I am very sorry." "No time for words! Go put on your bonnet, and come along with me; the carriage that was to have taken me to North End must take us both to Rockhold. Hurry, Cora."
Later in the afternoon the doctor, having finished all other professional calls for the day, arrived at Rockhold. He found his patient delirious. He took up his post by the sick bed for the night, and then peremptorily sent off the worn-out watcher, Rose, to the rest she so much needed. The condition of Aaron Rockharrt was very critical.
around the dear, familiar room which she had occupied when at Rockhold from her childhood's days, and then went out and joined her brother. In the hall below they were met by Rose "Be good to her, poor thing," whispered Cora to Sylvan. "All right," replied the young lieutenant. Rose's eyes were filled with tears.
"The carriage will be at the door on time, your grace." "Right. Now attend to my directions. I am going immediately to North End, and shall leave thereby the six o'clock express, en route for San Francisco. After I shall have left Rockhold you are to pack up my effects. I shall send a hack from the hotel to fetch them. Be very sure to be ready."
Not one more word was spoken about the marriage of June and January, nor could either Clarence or Corona judge by the manner of the ill sorted pair whether the subject had been mentioned between them. On Wednesday of that week Mr. Rockharrt, accompanied by Mrs. Stillwater and Mrs. Rothsay, left Rockhold for New York, leaving Mr. Clarence in charge of the works at North End.
The carriage rolled down the avenue to the ferry not that Corona intended to cross the river, for Violet Banks, it will be remembered, was on the same side and a few miles north of Rockhold but that she would not leave the place without taking leave of old Moses, the ferryman.
The next morning, as but one day of his leave of absence remained, the young cadet bade good-by to his friends, and left Rockhold for West Point, where he arrived the next morning just in time to report for duty, and save his honor.
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