Will you not join us? We can imagine a
flag of truce flying, under which we can be just as good friends as
we please."
"Thank you. I will join you with pleasure," and she sat down near
her niece. "Well," she added, "this is a scene to be remembered."
Miss Lou looked at Scoville gratefully, for his words and manner had
all tended to reassure her. In her revolt, he showed no disposition
to encourage recklessness on her part. As her mind grew calmer she
saw more clearly the course he had tried to define--that of blended
firmness and courtesy to her relatives. She was so unsophisticated
and had been so confused and agitated, that she scarcely knew where
to draw the line between simple, right action and indiscretion.
Conscious of her inexperience, inclined to be both timid and
reckless in her ignorance and trouble, she began even now to cling,
metaphorically, to his strong, sustaining hand. His very presence
produced a sense of restfulness and safety, and when he began to
call attention to the scenes and sounds about them she was
sufficiently quiet to be appreciative.
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