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And then there came the plots of Jules Verne's stories and marvellous narrations about l' uomo cavallo, l' uomo volante, l' uomo pesce.
Faint sounds beneath the window told the indulgent master that Melindy was taking leave of her lover. Mr. Lawson was not guilty of eavesdropping, but what could he do the voices became more distinct. "I tell you what it is, Moses Spriggins, there hain't been no secrets between us afore this, and I'd like to know why you can't tell me what business took you to Mr. Verne's office.
But my uncle seemed to believe in his arsenal as in his instruments, and more especially in a considerable quantity of gun cotton, which is unaffected by moisture, and the explosive force of which exceeds that of gunpowder. In M. Verne's book a 'manometer' is the instrument used, of which very little is known. In a complete list of philosophical instruments the translator cannot find the name.
"You know that my Uncle Verne's interest in you is real he is your friend," said Jennie, trying hard to brighten the path of her friend's existence. "Thank God for it," said the lawyer. "Indeed I have much to be grateful for. Jennie, some day I may tell you more: at present my lips are sealed." "Your sense of honor is too high for the nineteenth century, Mr.
"We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter; "Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along." And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment of Evelyn Verne's trousseau.
The Brothers Wright and Edison and Holland, the submarine man, worked out their notions with monkey wrenches and screw drivers and things, thereby accomplishing verities far surpassing the limit where common sense threw up a barrier across the pathway of Verne's genius.
It is better that she should know at once," said the woman, taking a seat beside her brother-in-law, and placing her hand upon his shoulder as gently as if he were an infant. "God bless you, Hester, I am not alone; I yet have warm friends, let the world say what it will." Mr. Verne's frame shook with emotion, and the tears stood in his eyes a pitiable sight to the friend beside him.
He did not know that all the anxious moments of the latter were spent in vainly trying to make known the bitter truth. He did not know that within Mr. Verne's desk was concealed a document which might remain there until too late! Mrs. Verne had arrived in a state bordering on distraction.
And then there came the plots of Jules Verne's stories and marvellous narrations about l'uomo cavallo, l'uomo volante, l'uomo pesce. Meanwhile the storm grew serious, and our conversation changed.
I respect him but nothing more, please do not mention the subject again. I do not wish to leave you and I know papa wishes me to remain always with him and make his home what it ought to be." The last remark was too much for Mrs. Verne's temper. "Marguerite, lately I had begun to think that you had more sound sense than your fortunate sister but I am doomed to bitter disappointment.
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