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The lieutenant took his hat, not knowing what to make of a young lady so calm and self-possessed, who did not cry or wring her hands. "Oh, Ruth, you are just the one I want to see," said Berinthia, as Miss Newville entered a few minutes later. "Just look at this! Colonel Hardman proposes to turn us out of doors, that he may take possession of our home." "Aren't you going to protest?"
He comprehended her proposition, that it was her delicate way of giving emphasis to her thanks for what he had done. "Mr. Walden, I shall always be pleased to see you. I would like to hear more about what you see in nature, and the sermons that are preached to you." Berinthia and Major Evelyn joined them. The band had ceased playing, and the last of the guests were departing.
That there are lively times before us I do not doubt, but we shall maintain our liberties, cost what it may," he said, accompanying them to the door and bidding them good-by. "I am invited to a garden tea-party to-morrow afternoon," said Berinthia, as they walked home. "Isn't it curious that while Mr.
Lord Upperton, finding pleasure in the society of Miss Newville, asked what recreation the young people in the Colonies enjoyed. She told of the launching of the ship Berinthia Brandon, the pung-ride and dance at the Greyhound Tavern, the quiltings, huskings, and tea-parties. "I hope, Miss Newville, this will not be the last time I shall have the pleasure of seeing you.
"Father is going to name her for me, and I am to be the figurehead; come to the carver's shop and see me," said Berinthia with sparkling eyes and merry laugh. They went into a little shop where a good-looking young man, with chisels, gouges, and mallet, was fashioning the bust of a woman. Tom introduced him as Abraham Duncan. Robert noticed a lighting up of Mr.
The large number of ships built in Boston and other New England towns made it a lucrative occupation. His son, Harrison Gray, was appointed treasurer of the Province. He was a loyalist, and took his departure from Boston upon its evacuation by the British. His property was confiscated to the state. "Good for the ropemakers," said Berinthia, clapping her hands.
"When summer comes, we will go out into the fields and gather strawberry leaves, and call them Hyperion, or some other elegant name. I think it quite as pretty a name as Old Hyson, and I am not sure that they will not be more healthful," Berinthia replied. Miss Dorothy laughed heartily.
Duncan's eyes as he greeted Berinthia. "Mr. Duncan is one of us. As for that matter, every man in the yard is a Son of Liberty," Tom said. "That is me," said Berinthia, pointing to the figurehead. "I am to be perched beneath the bowsprit to look out upon the ocean and see which way the ship ought to go. The waves will wet my hair, and the tears will run down my cheeks when the storms are on.
There was no reason why they should be at odds socially, just because Lord North and the king proposed to levy a tax of three pence a pound on tea. It is now a part of Boylston Street. Mr. With story and jest the company enjoyed the banquet and then were rowed to the shore, all shaking hands with Berinthia and congratulating her upon the successful launching of the vessel bearing her name.
"The army, although it is not marching into the country, is far more active, judging from the firing which I hear through the day," Berinthia remarked. General Howe scanned her face, wondering if there was not a trifle of sarcasm in the words.
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