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My opinion is that he is the slave of habit; he is so used to make an unfair profit out of these acres that he can not break himself of it and be content with a fair one." "I dare say you have hit it," said Bartley. "Well, I am fond of farming; but I don't live by it, and a moderate profit would content me." Walter said nothing. The truth is, he did not want to let the farm to Bartley.
He merely shook him by the hand in answer; he seemed in a manner ashamed and afraid even to do that; and bidding him good-night, and advising him to make haste, turned away. 'Come, Miss Dombey, said Walter, looking after him as they turned away also, 'we'll go to my Uncle's as quick as we can. Did you ever hear Mr Dombey speak of Mr Carker the Junior, Miss Florence?
You deserve the very best in the world, and even the best is not good enough for you. A faint smile shone through the tears on the girl's face. 'What has changed you so, Walter? It is as if a whirlwind had swept over you. 'I have never changed in that particular, he answered half gloomily. 'I have always thought the same of you since the day I saw you first.
Suddenly he turned and came toward them with the air of one who feels himself alone, though jostled in a crowd, and instantly, with a strange thrill at heart, Annie recognized Walter Gregory. Hunting saw him also, and Annie noted that, while the blackest frown gathered on his brow, he grew very pale. In his absorption, Gregory would have passed by them, but Annie said, "Mr.
"I was afraid you might be going away, and hardly thinking of me. And, Walter, there is something I wish to say to you before you go, and you must call me Florence, if you please, and not speak like a stranger.
Poor Harry, he's such a splendid lad, and his father was my dearest friend, as you know. Helen has been gone for hours, and I'm going to send Susie after her. In the meanwhile I have sought to possess my soul in patience by writing to you. Affectionately yours, WALTER From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt
Depend upon it, Walter, honesty is the best policy in the long run." "I am sure of that, sir." Four miles from the hotel they entered a wood, through which the road ran for half a mile. It was dark, but not completely dark. A few stars sent down a faint light.
Walter answered her, somewhat faltering at first, for he was astonished at the change which had come over her; for now she spoke to him in friendly wise, though indeed as a great lady would speak to a young man ready to serve her in all honour.
High susceptibility might have suffered from the treatment, but high susceptibility generally means egotism and inordinate self-esteem, qualities which it is the very best use of public school and college to conjure away. Nothing indeed more cheerful, more full of endless frolic and enjoyment, fresh air and fun and feeling, ever existed than the young manhood of Walter Scott.
"Forgive me, mother! I remember the time, five years! and it seems like yesterday when father" There was a silence which, for a time, neither cared to break. "Well," said Walter, at length, "I shall have to go alone. To-morrow morning I will arrange my business, not forgetting our securities, and start in the afternoon train."
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