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Irresolute, suddenly reversing my own decisions, impetuous in action as she knew me, she feared, I am sure, a revocation of my commission to Doctor Bryerly, and thought of the countermand I might send galloping after him.
Of Doctor Bryerly, though staying in the house, we saw almost nothing, except for an hour or so at tea-time. He breakfasted very early, and dined solitarily, and at uncertain hours, as business permitted. The second evening of his visit, Cousin Monica took occasion to introduce the subject of his visit to Bartram-Haugh. 'You saw him, of course? said Lady Knollys.
'You are born to this world's wealth; in its way a great blessing, though a great trial, Miss, and a great trust; but don't suppose you are destined to exemption from trouble on that account, any more than poor Emmanuel Bryerly. As the sparks fly upwards, Miss Ruthyn! Your cushioned carriage may overturn on the highroad, as I may stumble and fall upon the footpath.
"Sherbrooke," said Bryerly, drawing him a little on one side and speaking low, "I am a rich man, you know: I have got ten guineas in my pocket: you must share them with me." Pride had already said "No!" but Bryerly insisted, saying, "You can pay me in a day or two."
So listening and working, I, with my scissors' point, scratched the address where Doctor Bryerly had advised. Then, in positive terror, lest some one should even knock during the operation, I, with a match, consumed to ashes the tell-tale bit of paper. Now, for the first time, I experienced the unpleasant sensations of having a secret to keep.
'Oh, that is old L'Amour, I answered, rather indirectly, and forgetting that I was using Milly's nickname. 'And is she civil? he asked. No, she certainly was not; a most disagreeable old woman, with a vein of wickedness. I thought I had heard her swearing. 'They don't seem to be a very engaging lot, said Doctor Bryerly; but where there's one, there will be more.
Danged if I know how an old fellah in his bed-room muddles away money at that rate. I don't suppose he thinks I can git along without tin, and he knows them trustees won't gi'e me a tizzy till they get what they calls an opinion dang 'em! Bryerly says he doubts it must all go under settlement.
Did you see him here before his judicious self-banishment? 'No. 'Well, I suppose you have had no loss. Doctor Bryerly says from all he can learn he is a very bad young man. And now tell me, dear, is Silas kind to you? 'Yes, always gentle, just as you saw him to-day; but we don't see a great deal of him very little, in fact. 'And how do you like your life and the people? she asked.
And who is Doctor Bryerly is your papa ill? 'Ill; oh no; he always seems just the same. You don't think him ill-looking ill, I mean? I asked eagerly and frightened. 'No, my dear, he looks very well for his time of life; but why is Doctor What's-his-name here? Is he a physician, or a divine, or a horse-doctor? and why is his leave asked? 'I I really don't understand.
And this sly speech made, he scrutinised my countenance in silence rather embarrassingly. 'My system, Doctor Bryerly, as a disciple of Aesculapius you will approve health first, accomplishment afterwards.
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