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Dick took it awkwardly, but his studies had not yet been pursued far enough for him to read the words readily. However, he resolved to keep up appearances, and kept his eyes fixed steadily on the hymn-book. At length the service was over. The people began to file slowly out of church, and among them, of course, Mr. Greyson's family and the two boys.
My business lies with the persons of our story, to illustrate whom I must pick out a few isolated instances of heroism in this glorious campaign. Herbert Greyson's division was a portion of the gallant Eleventh that charged the Mexican batteries on Molina-del-Rey. He covered his name with glory, and qualified himself to merit the command of the regiment, which he afterwards received.
Traverse told her all, and then ended by saying: "Now, dear madame, it is necessary that we leave this place within two hours, as Major Greyson's regiment leaves New Orleans for Washington to-morrow, and it is advisable that you go under our protection. We can get you a female attendant from the St. Charles." "Oh, I can be ready in ten minutes!
Traverse told her all, and then ended by saying: "Now, dear madame, it is necessary that we leave this place within two hours, as Major Greyson's regiment leaves New Orleans for Washington to-morrow, and it is advisable that you go under our protection. We can get you a female attendant from the St. Charles." "Oh, I can be ready in ten minutes!
While Cap was delivering this long oration, the two Le Noirs had made several essays to interrupt and contradict her, but were effectually prevented by the people, whose sympathies were all with the speaker. Now, at Herbert Greyson's command, they released the culprits, who, threatening loudly took their departure.
Cap, who had come over to take leave of Clara, joined her in her merriment, declared that she, for her part, doted on ghosts, and that after Herbert Greyson's departure she should come and visit Clara and help her to entertain the specters. Clara replied that she should hold her to her promise. And so the friends kissed and separated. That same day saw several removals. Clara and Mrs.
Greyson's clear eyes, which saw so readily through shams, and now while he was able to work himself into a defensive attitude towards all others of his old friends, he felt a horrible humiliation in the consciousness that Helen was sure to know of his course and to understand all its weakness. It occurred to him, too, that Helen had avoided him of late. Since the death of Dr.
When I paused on Thursday to rest a few moments, how little idea I had that the rest I was taking would soon be required for another journey! It was agreed among us, with our fellow travelers, Mrs. Bull and Mrs. Ivy, whom we met at Mrs. Greyson's, endeavoring to reach the city like ourselves, that we would wait there until we could receive our passports from General Pemberton.
"What's wrong?" Merrivale came from behind the counter. "I done burn my chest protector. I'll freeze without the papers." Then Bill explained the fire building but, recalling Lois Ann, withheld any further information. "Here, you fool," Merrivale said not unkindly, "take all the papers you want. And take this old coat, too. And look, lad, in yo' wandering have yo' seen Greyson's lil' gal?"
At the sound of Mrs. Greyson's voice, however, the sick girl gave a cry and raised herself into a sitting posture. "No, no!" she exclaimed in Italian, excitedly, "I will not! I will not!" Helen drew off her gloves and sat down upon the dingy bed beside Ninitta, regarding her with pitying eyes. "You shall not," she answered, in the girl's own language. "You need do nothing but what you choose."
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