"I never met any one like him," she
soliloquized as she hastily dressed. "It's so strange to find one
willing I should be a little bit happy in my own way, who is not
'seeking my best welfare,' as uncle says. Welfare, indeed! As if I
couldn't see some wish or scheme of their own back of all they say
or do! His dark eyes declare, 'I wish you well whether you are
useful to me or not.' Well, I am glad I've known him, whether I ever
see him again or not. He has made my course much clearer."
The inmates of the mansion as well as those without were soon busy
in their preparations for a day which all felt must be eventful.
That the "millenyum" had not come was soon proved by the
commencement of hostilities on the part of Mrs. Baron and Scoville.
The latter was approaching the kitchen to interview Aun' Suke when
"ole miss" appeared.
"Madam," he said, lifting his hat, "will you kindly direct your cook
to prepare a breakfast immediately for the wounded? It should be
light as well as nutritious, for some are feverish.
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