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A fell disease, nurtured in ignorance, dirt, and carelessness, was striking right and left through the valleys of the foothills, and Florry, whose sister had just recovered from an attack, had been sequestered with her.
I've done about Florry; and, upon my conscience, I believe you're right enough only that I'm her father, and in duty bound to push her as well as I can. Gilb. Well, sir, about the inn: be at a word with me; for I'm not in a humour to be trifled with. Mr. Christy. Then, if it was sixty guineas instead of fifty, I'd take it, and you should have my bargain of the inn. Mr. Gilb. Christy. Done! Mr.
"Miss Florry, I know old master is dead we heard that sometime ago; but where is Miss Mary? that blessed good child, that never gave a cross word to one on the plantation. Why didn't she come home with you?" Florence could not reply, and the tears rolled silently over her cheeks. "Isaac," said Mr. Stewart, in a low, saddened tone, "Mary has gone to a brighter home in heaven!
We got to know a good many of the swells by sight. There was Mrs. Larrabbee," a certain awe crept into her voice "and Miss Ferguson she's sweet and a lot more. Some of the girls used to copy their clothes and hats, but Florry and me tried to live honest.
Bryant, who had not heard their words, and he walked quickly away. "Florry is in the tent. Mr. Stewart, we heard that you were married; can this be true?" "No, no! Did your cousin credit the report?" "Yes; and ere you make yourself known, let me in some degree prepare her for the meeting." So saying, she sought Florence, and asked if she were sleeping.
"The only thing you can do is to find him, and let him decide what is to be done with the Bellevite." "I did not think of that," added the midshipman. "I will get out a boat at once, and go on shore." "Florry and I will go with you," continued Mrs. Passford. "We have nothing to do here, and I should like to return to Bonnydale as soon as possible. But what will you do with your prisoner, Christy?"
"Thank you; I had quite forgotten them." "Do you not think it would be best for you and Florence to return to your friends in Louisiana? This is an unpleasant home for you." "It was my uncle's wish that we should remain here, and I know Florry would not consent to leave, unless some danger threatened.
He had an additional inducement to get her away from the home of his brother, and the thought of it nerved him to increased exertion. What he had seen of the commander of Fort Gaines, though he appeared to be a faithful, patriotic, and energetic young man, as he understood his duty to his country, assuredly he was not the person he would have chosen for Florry.
Bryant laughingly said "I am much afraid you have a Polyphemus among your pupils. Miss Mary, do discover the incipient monster and eject him forthwith. Heavens, what powers of digestion he must possess! Good morning, ladies good morning." And with a bow he left the house. "Florry, dear, do try and sleep some; I will do all that is necessary about the children.
"Florry, we must cheer him by those thousand little attentions, which will lead him to forget his pecuniary troubles." Florence shook her head. "You do not know my father as I do. He will have no comforters, broods over difficulties in secret, and shrinks from sympathy as from a 'scorching brand."
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