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'Guy, said she, smiling, 'does that unfortunate glass inspire you with any arguments in favour of the Venetians? Guy put it down at once, and Philip proceeded to improved methods of farming, to enable landlords to meet the exigencies of the times. Guy had got hold of Mr. Edmonstone's spectacle-case, and was putting its spring to a hard trial. Mrs.
Amy flew off, like a little bird to its nest, and never stopped till, breathless and crimson, she darted into the dressing room, threw herself on her knees, and with her face hidden in her mother's lap, exclaimed in panting, half-smothered, whispers, which needed all Mrs. Edmonstone's intuition to make them intelligible, 'O mamma, mamma, he says he says he loves me! Perhaps Mrs.
What has passed between you and Philip? Laura only replied by a flood of tears, ungovernable from the exhaustion of sleeplessness and want of food. Mrs. Edmonstone's kindness returned; she soothed her, begged her to control herself, and at length brought her into the house, and up to the dressing-room, where she sank on the sofa, weeping violently.
Edmonstone, looking at Lady Eveleen's empty chair. 'So you think that is all you have to ask pardon for, said Mr. Edmonstone. 'I advise you to study your apologies, for you are in pretty tolerable disgrace. 'Indeed, I am very sorry, said Guy, with such a change of countenance that Mr. Edmonstone's good nature could not bear to see it. 'Oh, 'tis no concern of mine!
He gave them an exhortation to come to the concert where he was employed, and grew so ardent in his description of it, that Guy could have wished to go; but his companions were in haste to say there was far too much to do. And the next moment Guy told himself, that Mr. Edmonstone's good-natured face and joyous 'eh, Guy? were more to him than any music he could hear nearer than Hollywell.
Edmonstone's own mouth. He received four slugs in his body, as will be seen in the sequel. The plantations of Demerara and Essequibo are bounded by an almost interminable extent of forest. Hither the runaway negroes repair, and form settlements from whence they issue to annoy the colonists, as occasion may offer. In 1801 the runaway slaves had increased to an alarming extent.
'Never mind, said Charles, 'I'll take care the letter is moderate. Besides, it is only Philip, and he knows that letter-writing is not his forte. 'I am afraid things will be said in irritation, which you will both regret. There are justice and reason in the letter. 'There shall be more in the answer, as you will see. 'No, I will not see. It is Mr. Edmonstone's concern, not mine.
Morton bowed and felt gratified, for Mrs Edmonstone's manner was so frank and cordial that he experienced none of the oppression which a sensitive person is apt to feel when receiving compliments, however well merited, if not bestowed with tact. She, supposing naturally that he had already been introduced to her younger companion, did not think it necessary again to go through that ceremony.
Gratitude to Guy would put an end to all doubt, dislike, and prejudice, and Philip would receive him as a brother. These hopes supported Laura, and enabled her to take part with more appearance of interest in the consultations and arrangements for the marriage, which were carried on speedily, as the time was short, and Mr. Edmonstone's ideas were on a grand scale.
By half-past three, Mary was entering a copse which led into Mr. Edmonstone's field, when she heard gay tones, and a snatch of one of the sweetest of old songs, Weep no more, lady; lady, weep no more, Thy sorrow is in vain; For violets pluck'd, the sweetest showers Will ne'er make grow again.
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