10/22 She said, "Try to forgive me, mamma"-- and then pulled down her veil over her face so vehemently that she tore it. He put Samuel back, and stood before Miss Rachel, with the open carriage-door in his hand, at the instant when she settled herself in her place. I can't presume to stop your paying a visit to your aunt. I can only venture to say that your leaving us, as things are now, puts an obstacle in the way of my recovering your Diamond. Please to understand that; and now decide for yourself whether you go or stay." Miss Rachel never even answered him. |