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Stryker pretends to be one of your men of the world, whose notions are all practical, yet one soon discovers that he cherishes his useless foibles, like other people," said the lady, with an air of careless frankness; though intending the speech for the benefit of Hazlehurst and Mr. Wyllys, who both stood near her. "Perhaps you don't know that Mr.
"It is a folly of which we are often accused," rejoined Wilder, turning his eye on the speaker, and smiling in a manner that had lost every shade of reserve. "And justly?" "I fear, justly." "Ay!" exclaimed Mrs Wyllys, with an emphasis that was remarkable for the tone of soft and yet bitter regret with which it was uttered; "often better than their quiet and peaceful homes!"
Elinor threw her arms about Miss Agnes's neck, weeping bitterly. "But is it really true? Is there not some mistake? Is it possible he felt so little for me? Oh, dearest Aunt! and Jane, too!" Miss Wyllys said that she knew nothing of Jane's feelings; but that the manner of both Jane and Harry had struck her several times as singular; though now but too easily accounted for.
Elinor was, in fact, the last person to be convinced of his regard for her; but she had known his character and standing too well to believe him a mere fortune-hunter; and after he had once offered himself, could not doubt his sincerity. She mentioned to Miss Wyllys her previous intention of remaining single. "Make no rash decision, my love," was the reply at the time.
He wished to know what course Mrs. Stanley was disposed to take, as his client's steps would necessarily be guided by her own, and those of Mr. Wyllys and Mr. Hazlehurst. He concluded with a civil hope that the case might be privately adjusted. "Clapp all over," said Harry, as he finished reading the letter. "A most bare-faced imposition, depend upon it!" exclaimed Mr.
Stanley came to lay before me the claims which he now makes publicly." "You never made the least allusion to any claim of this kind to me, at that time," said Mr. Wyllys. "I didn't believe it then; I am free to say so now," "Still, not believing the claim, it was singular, I may say suspicious, sir, that you never even mentioned the individual who made it." "Why, to tell you the truth, Mr.
"This is only the third volume; have you the whole set?" he asked, turning to the sailor. "No, sir; I left the rest at home." "Is there such a set at Greatwood?" asked Mr. Wyllys, turning to Mrs. Stanley. "There is," replied the lady, in a low voice, "and one volume missing." Hazlehurst asked to look at the book; it was handed to him by Mr. Wyllys.
Wyllys; "but happily for honest men, rogues generally overreach themselves; after they have spread their nets, made the mesh as intricate as possible, they almost invariably fall into their own snare. Such will, undoubtedly, be the result in this case." "Had you not better return to Longbridge at once," said Mrs. Stanley, "in order to inquire into the matter?"
"Grandpapa!" she exclaimed, looking all anxious curiosity, as the wagon stopped. Mr. Wyllys smiled, but not triumphantly. Ellsworth shook his head as he sprang from the wagon and took her hand. "Can it be possible! Is the suit lost?" she again exclaimed. "Only too possible!" replied Mr. Ellsworth. "The jury have given a verdict for the plaintiff, in spite of our best endeavours."
I shall write again from Marseilles; and, I hope, the letter from thence will reach you. Pull Bruno's ears for me, and don't let him forget his master; which will be one way, my dear, kind, Elinor, of obliging you to remember that individual also. Best respects to Mr. Wyllys and Aunt Agnes, with much love for yourself, dearest Elinor, from Your affectionate, present and FUTUR,
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