She was not one to moan
or weep helplessly very long, however, and the first gust of passion
and grief having passed, her mind began to clear and face the
situation. Looking out of her window, she saw that her cousin and
his men were mounted and were about to ride away again. Having
waited till they had disappeared, she bathed her eyes and then
descended to her uncle.
"Where has Lieutenant Whately gone?" she asked.
"Your cousin does not forget, even at such a time, that he is a
soldier, and he is scouting the country far and wide. Moreover, it
is his intention to ask the Rev. Dr. Williams to be here to-morrow
evening, and a few friends also. I trust that by that time your
perverse mood will pass away, and that you will unite with your
kindred in their efforts in your behalf."
"Is there no use of reasoning with you, uncle--no use of pleading
with you?"
Perkins stood in the door and knocked to announce his presence.
"Well, what is it?" asked Mr. Baron, nervously.
"Have you heard anything, sir?"
"Good heavens, no! Heard what?"
"Well, sir, I dunno.
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