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Devoe's directions. Mara gave the girl a look which brought a blush to her face, and then devoted herself to her aunt. Captain Bodine's first act was to speak gently and encouragingly to his daughter and cousin, congratulating the latter on her recovery. "Yes, Hugh," said the old lady, "I'm safe, safer than I've been at other times in my life.
Bodine's simple meal was over, and after having had a fire lighted on the parlor hearth, she had ensconced herself in a low rocking-chair in readiness to receive her guests. There was a sort of stately cordiality in the meeting between her and Mrs. Hunter, quiet courtesy on the part of Captain Bodine toward all, while honest Ella could not banish a slight constraint from her manner.
What is thought of a man who throws away everything for a pretty face?" "That I shall never do, father. The beauty in Ella Bodine's face is but the reflex of her character." "That's what every enamored fool has said from the beginning of time," replied Mr. Houghton, in strong irritation. "What chance have you had to learn her character? I know more about the girl and her connections than you do.
Bodine's apartment, and looked questioningly at Mara, at the same time half divining who she was. "Come along, Ella," cried Mrs. Bodine, with a little joyous laugh of anticipation, "and kiss one of your best friends, although you never saw her before." "Is it Mara?" Mara's smile and swift approach answered her question.
I will show you Captain Bodine's letter if you wish." "Well, let me see what the rebel has to say for himself." "Humph!" Mr. Houghton ejaculated, finishing the letter. "What did you say in reply?" George repeated the substance of his note. "And nothing has passed between him, his daughter, or you since?" "Nothing whatever."
That's the Old Harry with me, I act first and think afterward." A few minutes later he was at the office, and writing rapidly at his father's dictation. After a time Mr. Houghton said, "Take these two letters to Bodine's desk, and tell him to make copies. Then you can go, George. Your vacation is too new for me to take so much of your time."
I feel that I can sleep again. Oh, thank God! thank God! His sun is rising on a new heaven and a new earth." Kissing her fondly, her father halted away. Old Hannah resumed her watch, but was soon relieved by Mara. When George read Captain Bodine's letter the night grew luminous about him. He had not expected any such acknowledgment.
Then, Jack carrying his rifle, and the others following close at his heels, revolvers in hand, they pressed on toward the three trees forming Tom Bodine's landmark. As they reached the trees, low exclamations burst from the boys. Hitherto, they had been cut off from the plateau by the shoulder of the hill. Now it lay below and before them.
Bodine's head into the girl's lap, and was about to turn his attention to Uncle Sheba, but was anticipated. Two men had taken him by the shoulders, one of them saying, "If you don't keep still we'll tie you under the nearest building and leave you there," and they began to march him off. At this dire threat Uncle Sheba collapsed and fell to the ground, where he was left. Dr.
It was evident that no one had entered the house since its occupants had left it. Mrs. Bodine's residence was comparatively uninjured, and when leaving it the captain was able to lock the outer door. On their way back to the square George stammered: "Captain Bodine, it may be very bad taste to speak of such a matter now, but we do not know what an hour will bring forth.
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