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Mac-Morlan hastily announced that he would suspend all farther proceedings in the sale of the estate and other property, and relinquish the possession of the premises to the young lady, until she could consult with her friends and provide for the burial of her father.
'With all my heart, said the Colonel; and, ringing the bell, gave the necessary orders. 'And what is next to be done? 'We must get hold of Mac-Morlan, and look out for more proof. 'Proof! said the Colonel, 'the thing is as clear as daylight: here are Mr.
'Can you go? said the Colonel. 'I fear I cannot, replied Mac-Morlan; 'I must attend a jury trial before our court. 'Then I will go myself, said the Colonel; 'I'll set out to-morrow. Sampson shall go with me; he is witness to this settlement. But I shall want a legal adviser.
He talks of taking his lessons here I wish we may have accommodation for him." Lucy blushed deeply. "For Heaven's sake, no, Mr. Mac-Morlan do not let that be Charles Hazlewood has had enough of mischief about that already."
Mac-Morlan should take possession of the house a few days before Mannering's arrival, both to put everything in perfect order and to make the transference of Miss Bertram's residence from their family to his as easy and delicate as possible. Accordingly, in the beginning of the month of December the party were settled at Woodbourne. A gigantic genius fit to grapple with whole libraries
"Surely, because you must have some powers from her, which I will instantly draw out. Besides, I will be caution for her prudence, and that she will consider it only in the light of a chance." Mac-Morlan judged well. It could not be discerned from Miss Bertram's manner that she founded exulting hopes upon the prospect thus unexpectedly opening before her.
This trifling circumstance afterwards had consequences of greater moment to the Dominie. The visitors were hospitably welcomed by Mrs. Mac-Morlan, to whom, as well as to others, her Husband intimated that he had engaged . Dominie Sampson's assistance to disentangle some perplexed accounts; during which occupation he would, for convenience' sake, reside with the family. Mr.
While this idle chat ran on, Colonel Mannering introduced to Bertram a plain good-looking man, in a grey coat and waistcoat, buckskin breeches, and boots. 'This, my dear sir, is Mr. Mac-Morlan. 'To whom, said Bertram, embracing him cordially, 'my sister was indebted for a home, when deserted by all her natural friends and relations.
During this speech, the longest ever Dominie Sampson was known to utter, the affectionate creature's eyes streamed with tears, and neither Lucy nor Mac-Morlan could refrain from sympathising with this unexpected burst of feeling and attachment. 'Mr.
At this moment a horse's feet were heard coming very fast up the avenue. In a few minutes the door opened, and Mr. Mac-Morlan presented himself. 'I am under great concern to intrude, Sir Robert, but 'Give me leave, Mr.
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