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"Why, in that case," replied O'Connor, "it's in bed you ought to be; no man with an epidemic on him should be permitted to go abroad among his majesty's liege subjects." "Yes, Ferdora," said Alice, "but I don't think Mr. Woodward's complaint is catching." "God forbid that the gentleman should die of it, though," replied Ferdora, "for that would be a serious loss to the ladies."
Yes, and my mind is still set upon this marriage, and it shall go hard with me or I will accomplish it." "Father," said Charles, "if you regard or respect me, I entreat of you to abandon any such project. Ferdora O'Connor is now the favorite there. He is rich and I am poor; no, the only favor I ask is that you will never more allude to the subject in my hearing."
At length she said, with a smile: "As you, Ferdora, have inquired for your favorite, I don't see why I should not inquire after mine; how is your sister, Mr. Woodward?" "Indeed, she's the picture of health, Miss Goodwin; but I will not" he added, with a smile to balance her own "I will not be answerable for the health of her heart."
O'Connor, I must say I like him very much, and I am, not surprised that you do." "I do, indeed," she replied; "I know of nobody I like better than honest, frank, and generous Ferdora." "Well, Miss Goodwin, I assure you he shall be a favorite of mine for your sake." "Indeed, Mr. Woodward, if you knew him, he would become one for his own." "Have you known him long, may I ask, Miss Goodwin?"
Woodward, this gentleman is a friend of ours, Mr. Ferdora O'Connor; Ferdora, this is Mr. Woodward; and now I must leave you to entertain each other; but I shall return, Mr. Woodward, before you go, unless you are in a great harry. Bridget, see that luncheon is ready; but you must lay it in the front parlor, because I have these tenants about me in the dining-room, as it is so much larger."
Because I ventured to do so I have been forbidden to visit there again. They told me, without either preface or apology, that they will have no further intercourse with our family. Ferdora O'Connor is the chosen man." "It is false," said his sister, her eyes sparkling with indignation as she spoke; "it is abominably false; and, father, you are right; seek an explanation from the Goodwins.
"That seems an agreeable young fellow," said he; "somewhat free and easy in his deportment." "Take care, Mr. Woodward," said her mother, "say nothing harsh against Ferdora, if you wish to keep on good terms with Alley. He's the white-headed boy with her." "I am not surprised at that, madam," he replied, "possessed as he is of such a rare and fortunate quality." "Pray, what is that, Mr.
"Yes, Ferdora; that fellow is at the bottom of it all; he has plied her well during the estrangement, and to some purpose. I never visit them that I don't find him alone with her. He is, besides, both frank and handsome, with a good deal of dash and insinuation in his address and manner, and, besides, a good property, I am told.
"You exaggerate that calamity, sir," replied Woodward, with the slightest imaginable sneer, "and forget that if I die you survive me." "Well, certainly, there is consolation in that," said O'Connor, "especially for the ladies, as I said; isn't there, Alley?" "Certainly," replied Alice; "in making love, Ferdora, you have the prowess of ten men."
She and Ferdora O'Connor are about to be married; but I will not mention what I could mention until after that ceremony shall have taken place." "Well," said his sister, "you appear to speak very sincerely, Harry, but I know and feel that there is some mistake somewhere." "Harry," said Lindsay, "from what has occurred this morning, I shall be guided by you.
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