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The proprietor of the dog, a young Frenchman, dressed very much "en calicot," did not, however, seem quite so much amused with this practical joke; he cocked his hat fiercely on one side, raised his figure to the utmost of its height, and walking up, en grand militaire addressed McElvina, with "Comment, monsieur, vous avez fait une grande betise-la vous m'insultez "
If it were, the world would soon be left without virtue or honesty. You may think me scrupulous; but I am sincere. Cannot you hit upon something else?" "Why, I should have no objection to command a fine merchant vessel, if I could obtain such a thing." "That you shall," replied McElvina; "and to make sure of it, and render you more independent, you shall be part owner.
Seymour covered his face with his hands, as he leant over the table. He had no secrets from McElvina, and acknowledged the truth of the observation. "I have brought up the subject, my dear boy," continued McElvina, "because I have not been blind, and I am afraid that you will cherish a feeling which can only end in disappointment. She is a sweet girl; but you must, if possible, forget her.
"Why, yes, I think we both may; but would not this evil be removed by free trade?" "Heaven forbid!" replied McElvina, laughing; "then there would be no smuggling." Love me, love my dog. It is the misfortune of those who have been in constant habits of deceit that they always imagine others are attempting the same dishonest practices.
"So much for curiosity," said McElvina, continuing his mirth.
Mrs McElvina led the agitated girl into the sick chamber, and whispering to Seymour that Emily knew all, and that all was well, was so very imprudent as to allow her feelings to overcome her sense of chaperonism, and left them together.
The Quaker gentleman, who had placed me in the institution, and who was delighted with the successful results of his own penetration, selected me as his servant, and took me home." "Well, I'm glad you were so soon reformed," said Debriseau. "Where the devil's my handkerchief?" "Oh, I've not got it," answered McElvina, laughing. "But you are as much mistaken now as the Quaker was at that time.
The assertions of McElvina turned the scale again in Willy's favour; and, after he had answered the interrogatories of the captain, relative to the fate of Mr Bullock and the rest of the men in the prize, Captain M , who, although severe, was not only just, but kind-hearted, determined that his former good intentions relative to our hero should still remain in force.
After dinner, McElvina entered into a minute detail of all that had occurred, and, as far as he was concerned, with a modesty which enhanced his meritorious conduct. Susan listened to the narrative with intense interest; and as soon as it was over, retired to her room, leaving old Hornblow and McElvina over their bottle. "Well, McElvina, what do you mean to do with yourself?" said the old man.
Captain M was not unmindful of the promise which he had made to McElvina relative to our hero; and when he returned to the ship he sent for Macallan, the surgeon, and requested as a personal favour that he would superintend Willy's education, and direct his studies.
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