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Again was there an expression in his countenance, which sent a thrill to the young man's heart, but vainly he tried to discover wherefore. We may here perhaps relate in a very few words Mordaunt's tale of suffering, which he imparted at different times to Edward.
"Well, if I must think," he whispered, "I will think of that which is best." He beckoned from out the shadows his memory of Mordaunt's face, and gave himself over to recalling all that it once had meant. They had nicknamed him "The Girl" because of his shyness and modesty, and had not always been particular in the jokes which they had made at his expense.
She was not inclined to the sports of her age; she loved, rather, and above all else, to sit by Mordaunt's side and silently pore over some books or feminine task, and to steal her eyes every now and then away from her employment, in order to watch his motions or provide for whatever her vigilant kindness of heart imagined he desired.
There had been nothing in Mordaunt's words which would in our times have justified a challenge; but in that day duels were fought upon the slightest provocation. Lord Ulswater therefore rode up at once to a gentleman with whom he had some intimate acquaintance, and briefly saying that he had been insulted both as an officer and gentleman by Mr.
Ever since Mordaunt's arrival in town, he had sought out Wolfe's abode, for the purpose of ministering to the poverty under which he rightly conjectured that the republican laboured.
The white-coated soda clerk approached the table for payment, and the terror which crept into Sid's face was strangely like that on Mordaunt's when the police had broken into the river hut. He drew out his inadequate supply of small change and looked at it blankly. "Come, boys," prompted the man of syrups and sodawater, "I can't wait all day." "I haven't enough money," whispered Sid at last.
Live while ye may, yet happy pair; enjoy Short pleasures, for long woes are to succeed. The autumn and the winter passed away; Mordaunt's relation continued implacable.
I certainly deemed this to be very questionable, but there was no use in anticipating evil. On reaching the farm-house, Herman Mordaunt's delight and gratitude may more easily be imagined than described. He folded Anneke to his heart, and she wept like an infant on his bosom. Nor was I forgotten in this touching scene but came in for a full share of notice.
Therefore she is afraid." His eyes darted up to Mordaunt's grave face for an instant, and returned to the cigarette. There followed a silence of some duration. At last very quietly Mordaunt rose, went to the mantelpiece, helped himself to a cigarette, and began to search for matches. Bertrand sprang up to proffer one of his own. They stood close together while the flame kindled between them.
If it is ever in my power to serve you, I will render that service, cost what it may. You have called me by my name. It appears that you know me?" He paused for an answer. "Yes, I know you," Mordaunt said. "And for that you extend to me the hand of friendship?" questioned the Frenchman, his quick eyes still searching the Englishman's quiet face. Mordaunt's eyes looked gravely back.
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