It will only increase the trouble which your uncle
and Perkins are having if our people see that you are rebellious.
There is much that you should be doing and seeing to, for your uncle
says that it may be best for you to leave the plantation with Mrs.
Whately and her son immediately after your marriage."
"I am not married yet. I shall appeal to Aunt Whately, and if she
has a woman's heart she will not sanction the marriage."
"You will find that because she has a woman's heart, and a Baron's
heart, she will sanction it and insist upon it."
"We shall see," replied the girl, turning to go to her room.
"Louise, it is my wish that you should put your things in order to
be packed hastily, if need be."
Miss Lou made no answer.
CHAPTER IX
PARALYZED WITH SHAME
So far from obeying her aunt's injunctions, Miss Lou sat down by her
window, but she did not note the smiling spring landscape over which
the western sun was throwing its long, misty rays. Tears so blurred
her eyes and blinded her vision that she could scarcely see at all.
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