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Except for a legacy of £10,000 to his only brother, Silas Ruthyn, and a few minor legacies to relations and servants, my father had left his whole estate to me, appointing my Uncle Silas my sole guardian, with full parental authority over me until I should have reached the age of twenty-one, up to which time I was to reside under his care at Bartram-Haugh, with the sum of £2,000 paid yearly to him for my suitable maintenance and education.
'Please, sir, the young mistress Miss Ruthyn. Draped in black and very pale, tall and slight, 'the young mistress' was; and as I entered I heard a newspaper rustle, and the sound of steps approaching to meet me. Face to face we met, near the door; and, without speaking, I made him a deep courtesy.
'Did papa wish you to speak to me about my uncle? I enquired, as a sudden thought struck me; and then I felt half ashamed of my question. He looked surprised. 'No, Miss Ruthyn, certainly not. Oh dear, no. It was merely a conversation between Mr. Ruthyn and me. He never suggested my opening that, or indeed any other point in my interview with you, Miss Ruthyn not the least.
'How do you do, Miss? he said, extending his hand, and greeting me after his ungallant fashion, as if it were an afterthought. 'I think I may as well take a chair, sir, said Doctor Bryerly, sitting down serenely, near the table, and crossing his ungainly legs. My uncle bowed. 'You understand the nature of the business, sir. Do you wish Miss Ruthyn to remain? asked Doctor Bryerly.
'So she would, acquiesced my father, in his gloomy, amused way. 'Maud, you must try to be a clever woman. 'So she will in her time, but that is not come yet; and I tell you, Austin Ruthyn, if you won't look about and marry somebody, somebody may possibly marry you. 'You were always an oracle, Monica; but here I am lost in total perplexity, said my father.
I will tell my uncle the whole truth, I said. 'Well, it may be that is the best, she replied, with provoking coolness. 'You think I don't mean it? 'Of course you do, she replied. 'And we shall see what my uncle thinks of it. 'We shall see, my dear, she replied, with an air of mock contrition. 'Adieu, Madame! 'You are going to Monsieur Ruthyn? very good!
We then sallied forth to look about, after I had ordered a duck to be got ready for dinner, at three o'clock. Ruthyn stands on a hill above the Clwyd, which in the summer is a mere brook, but in the winter a considerable stream, being then fed with the watery tribute of a hundred hills.
Silas Ruthyn, you are aware, is my guardian; and this is my cousin, his daughter. This was an opportunity of becoming a little lofty, and I improved it. He raised his hat and bowed to Milly. 'I'm afraid I've been very rude and stupid. Mr.
The town and castle of Ruthyn possessed great interest for me from being connected with the affairs of Owen Glendower.
But that's how 'twould be, an' he'd all'ays be a jawing and a lickin' of I; so don't mind me, Miss Maud, and 'appen I might do ye a good turn some day. A few days after this little interview with Meg, as Milly and I were walking briskly for it was a clear frosty day along the pleasant slopes of the sheep-walk, we were overtaken by Dudley Ruthyn. It was not a pleasant surprise.
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