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Clement was very glad to hear it, for it not only obviated any sense of harshness in his mind, but he thought Gerald, in his present mood of compassion or opposition, whichever it was- capable of offering to undertake to pay the fine for her. Poor little Ludmilla was found the next day by Mrs.
Open windows, thin partitions, and the stillness of summer twilight made it impossible to help hearing, and in a few moments more she could not refrain; for they were talking of John. 'So nice of Ludmilla to bring us all bottles of real German cologne! Just what we need after this tiring day! Be sure John has his! He likes it so! 'Yes, mother. Did you see him jump up when Alice ended her oration?
Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer's counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training. This, however, proved to be wasted advice. Mr.
'Well, heart's dearest, we go to have our boys again, all two, and may rejoice greatly, said Mr Bhaer, seating himself beside Jo with a beaming face and a handshake of congratulation. 'Oh, Fritz, I'm so delighted about Emil, and if you approve about Franz also. Did you know Ludmilla?
At which the girl blushed so furiously that the notion crossed Geraldine that he must have been flirting with the poor little tobacconist's daughter; but Lady Merrifield was exclaiming that he too had had nothing to eat, and General Mohun came forth to draw them into the dining-room, where he helped Ludmilla to cold lamb, salad, etc., and she sat down at Gerald's signal, very timidly, so that she gave the idea of only partaking because she was afraid to refuse.
Boleslav II, however, is known to have founded a convent here, probably the oldest in Bohemia, and he installed his sister Milada as first abbess. St. Ludmilla was also buried here, so the Hradšany was increasing in sanctity. Boleslav II is also responsible for providing Prague with her first bishop.
An April shower cleared the air and relieved the full hearts of the happy family; then of course everyone began to talk Franz and Ludmilla in German with uncle, Emil and Mary with the aunts; and round this group gathered the young folk, clamouring to hear all about the wreck, and the rescue, and the homeward voyage.
"Monsieur Hoffman, madame, at the hotel, sends you this, and begs you to come at once." As he impatiently opened it, the wind blew the paper into Helen's lap. She restored it, and in the act, her quick eye caught the signature, "Thine ever, Ludmilla." A slight shadow passed over her face, leaving it very cold and quiet.
Keep silent and I shall soon be with you. Embrace the little one, and do not let him forget me." Both left the place as they spoke, each going a different way, and Helen slowly returned to her party, saying to herself in a troubled tone, "'Ludmilla' and 'the little one' are his wife and child, doubtless. I wonder if uncle knows that."
Then emerges one Bořivoj, first of that name, who stands out more distinctly against the background of misty legend, probably by reason of his having embraced Christianity; he also embraced a lady, Ludmilla, who became his wife and one of Bohemia's moat popular saints and patrons.
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