“Now I should like to know,” she said, looking at him with a quiet smile, “what you are doing here? It is not a particularly inspiring neighbourhood for walking about by yourself. “But it is so difficult——” “Not at all,” he answered eagerly. Her mouth dry, she made her feet walk on, not daring to utter a word. She was very satisfied about this. "What's the matter, father!" continued the new-comer, addressing Wood. The windows were still darkened—perhaps she was not home yet. " "You're a noble-hearted little fellow, Thames," rejoined Wood, casting a look of pride and affection at his adopted son, whose head he gently patted; "and give promise of a glorious manhood. ‘Jacques, do not die while I am gone. I don’t idealize you. Jack's complexion was that of a gipsy; Darrell's as fresh and bright as a rose. " "A friend is not so soon gained as lost," replied Wood; "but how has the prediction been fulfilled, Joan, eh?" "I thought you would have guessed, Sir," replied the widow, timidly. “I did not,” Anna answered. “A thick-set, coarse-looking young man, Anna!” she exclaimed in a hoarse excited whisper. He thought, too, of the fretful invalid who lay in the next room to his, whose money had created his business and made his position in the world.
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