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Rutherford had need to write to her ladyship to have a soft answer always ready between such a father and such a son. If you have the Inferno at hand, and will read what it says about the Fifth Circle, you will see what went on sometimes in that debt-drained and exasperated house.
Their rout was continued by the cavalry, who continued their pursuit twenty-two miles from the field of action. Between eight and nine hundred of the enemy were killed and about 1000, many of whom were wounded, were taken prisoners. Among these were Major General Baron de Kalb and Brigadier General Rutherford.
He was aroused by the entrance of Rutherford, who, having learned that the train would make stops among the canyons they were approaching, was getting his kodak and plates in readiness, preparatory to taking impressions of some of the finest views. After a few moments, the conversation drifted to the subject of their destination, which they would reach in three or four hours.
All the same I don't think we'd better eat the caramel pudding at breakfast It mightn't be wholesome for you at this hour on account of your sprained ankle, I mean, and not being accustomed to puddings at breakfast. Besides I expect Miss Rutherford would rather like it. What do you say to starting with an artichoke each?" Frank was ready to start with anything that was given him.
'About Rutherford Lodge, I returned quickly. 'Do you really want to go back there? 'Did mother talk about that? looking excessively pleased. 'Oh yes, I am longing to go back. I don't want to frighten you, Ursie, dear, and, indeed, there is no need, but this life is half killing me.
I certainly understood from the late James Rutherford, Esqr., of the Customs, Edinburgh, a cadet of the Rutherfords of Edgerston, and through his mother, a female descendant one of the nearest of the Edmonstones of Corehouse, that it was in consequence of the great exertions of an Edmonstone of Corehouse that the guilty Cranston was first concealed, and afterwards enabled to escape abroad.
The waiters smiled slight but friendly smiles. Rutherford, intent on her, noticed none of these things. Despite her protests, he ordered an elaborate and expensive supper. He was particular about the wine.
Even then, Rutherford would have thought little of it, had not Haight betrayed himself by a leer of fiendish triumph. In an instant Rutherford understood that it had been some pre-arranged signal.
Colonel Rutherford, of the Third, having been killed on the 13th of October, and Lieutenant Colonel Maffett, captured a short while before, Captain R.P. Todd was made Major, then raised to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and Captain J.K.G. Nance, Major.
Benton arrived, absent-eyed, preoccupied at first, then in a fidgety humour which indicated something was about to happen. It happened. "Could any lady get ready in time to take the noon train for Washington?" he asked abruptly. There was a startled silence; the call had come at last. Mrs. Rutherford said quietly: "I will go. But I must see my husband and children first.
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