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But now the illusion was painfully dispelled, for sooner would he have taken the Egyptian asp to his bosom than chosen for a companion one whom he knew to possess a hasty, violent temper. Next morning he took leave of Mr. Middleton’s family. When it came Fanny’s turn to bid him good-by, she noticed the absence of his accustomed cordiality, and wondered much what she had done to displease him.
Stuff your woolly heads down them tarnal dogs’ throats and make them stop their yellin’! Glad to see you—walk in. Moses and Aaron! If this ain’t Ashton from Frankfort. How d’ye do? How d’ye do?" Mr. Ashton shook hands with him, and then introduced his companions, saying they were from New York. The word New York seemed to thrill Mr. Middleton’s nerves like an electric shock.
Middleton promised that when the autumn came round again he would surely give his treasure to the care of another. Two weeks after Julia’s burial, all of which time was passed at Mr. Middleton’s, Dr. Lacey went back to New Orleans, having first placed in Mr. Middleton’s care a sum of money for the benefit of Mrs. Dunn, promising Fanny that with the spring he would come again.
That is Middleton’s." Here Mr. Woodburn said, "That as the road was so bad, and it was getting late, Mr. Wilmot had better stay at his house that night and the next day they would send him to Middleton’s." Before Mr. Wilmot had time to reply, Mr. Edson called out, "Halloo! Just in time, Wilmot!" Then rushing to the door he screamed, "Ho!
Middleton’s hands, but that good man put an end to all further argument by saying, "Do let me act as I like. You see, I’ve taken a liking to you, and because I see you trying to help yourself, I am willing to try and help you.
Middleton’s, where he was welcomed with tears by Mrs. Middleton and Fanny, whose fears he strove to allay. Meanwhile the search went on, headed by Uncle Joshua, who, late in the afternoon, unconsciously led a part of the company to the banks of the river, not far from a point called Woodford Landing.
I have never heard from him since; but there was an American vessel anchored near the shore, and I always supposed he went on board and sailed for home. I would give much to know what became of him." "He stands before you," said Mr. Ashton, rising and grasping Mr. Middleton’s hand.
Middleton’s family, overcome with fatigue and grief, retired early to their rooms, but Fanny could not sleep, and between ten and eleven she arose and throwing on her dressing gown nervously walked up and down her sleeping room. It was a little over a year after her marriage.
That’s better than to come here and marry some of our spitfires. Poor boy! Dick was engaged to one of ’em, and I’ve hearn that she raised a tantareen and broke his heart. But I’ll fix her! I’ll dock off fifty thousand to pay for that caper." Here Mr. Ashton asked if Mr. Middleton’s daughters were still at Frankfort. "Yes," returned Mr.
How ever, when Kate’s letter arrived, he passed it over to Gertrude, whose curiosity was instantly roused, and she poured forth a torrent of questions as to who that Fanny Middleton was. "I suppose she must be old Mr. Middleton’s daughter," was Frank’s teasing reply. "Of course I know that," said Gertrude, "but what of her? who is she?"
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