The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-28
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CHARLES READE
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He said no more at that time but after
dinner ruminated. and took a very serl-
Gus. indeed almost a maritime, view OF
the crisis. I'm overmatched now"
thought he. "They will cut my sloop out
under the very guns Of the flagship II we
stay much longer In this port--a lawyer
against me, and a woman. too: there $
nothing TO be done but heave anchor,
hoist sail. and run for IT,"
He sent of foreign telegram. and
then went upstairs. Bella, my dear"
said he, pack up your clothes for a
Journey. We start tomorrow"
"A journey. papa? a long one?'
mo. We shan't double the Horn this
time"
Brighton? Paris?''
"oh, further than that"
The grave that IS the Journey
should like 90 take
80 you shall some day. but just now
II is foreign port you are bound for.
Go and pack"
II obey"
And she was creeping Off but he called
her back and kissed her. and said. Now
Iil tell you where you are going; but
you must promise me solemnly not 10
write one line 10 Sir Charles"
She promised. but cried as soon as she
ferTed he had done wisely TO exact the
promise.
'well. my dear" said he. I'VE are go
Ing to Baden. Your aunt Molineaux is
there. She is a woman Of great delicacy
and prudence and has daughters OF her
own all we'll married. thanks 10 her
Motherly care. She will bring you to
your senses better than I can"
Next evening the left England by the
mail; and the day after Richard Bas-
sett learned this through his servant.
and went home triumphant. and. indeed.
wondering al his success. lie ascribed
II, however. 10 the Nemesis which dogs
the heels OF those who inherit the estate
of another.
Such was the only moral reflection he
made. though the business I'm general.
and particularly his share In II. admitted
of several.
Miss Somerset also heard OF It. and
told Mr.. oldheld; he told Sir Charles
Bassett.
That gentleman sighed deeply. and
said nothing He had lost all hope.
The whole matter appeared stagnant
for about 10 days; and then a delicate
hand stirred the dead waters cautiously.
Mr.. Oldheld. of all people I'm the world,
received short letter from Bella Bruce:
% "Konisburg Hotel. Baden.
Miss Bruce presents her compliments
90 Mr. Oldfeld. and will feel much oblg-
ed II he will send her the name and ad-
dress Of that brave lady who accompan-
led him TO her fathers house.
Miss Bruce desires to thank that lady.
personally. for her noble defense OF one
with whom IL would be improper for her
to communicate but she never can he in
different to his welfare, nor hear of his
sufferings without deep sorrow"
,"Confound it, said Solomon Oldfeld.
'What am I 10 do? I mustn't tell her II
fs Miss Somerset" So the wary lawyer
had a copy OF the letter made and sent
TO Miss Somerset for instructions
Miss Somerset sent for Mr. Marsh. who
was now more at her beck and call than
ever. and told him she had a ticklish
Letter to write. II can talk with the best"
said she. but the moment I sit down
and take up a pen something cold runs
up my shoulder, and then down my back
bone. and I'm palsied: now you are al
ways writing, and can't say Boo 10 a
goose In company. Let us mix ourselves
I'll walk about and speak my mind. and
then you put down the cream, and send
It."
From this ingenious process resulted
the following composition:
"She whom Miss Bruce IL good enough |
10 call the brave lady happened TO know |
THE truth. and that tempted her to try |
and baffe an anonymous slanderer, who !
was running his happiness OF a lady and |
gentleman. Being a person OF warm Inn |
pulses she went great lengths: but she |
now wishes 10 retire into the shade She |
ts flattered by Miss Bruce's desire 10 |
know her. and some day. perhaps. may
Femind her Of II, but at present she must |