[Night and Morning by Edward Bulwer-Lytton]@TWC D-Link bookNight and Morning CHAPTER IX 10/27
But would you not rather come in ?" "An agreeable inundation," murmured Lord Lilburne.
"Three at a time: he takes your house for Trinity College." A loud, clear voice, however, declined the invitation; the horses were heard pawing without.
Arthur seized his hat and whip, and glanced to his mother and uncle, smilingly.
"Good-bye! I shall be out till dinner. Kiss me, my pretty Milly!" And as his sister, who had run to the window, sickening for the fresh air and exercise he was about to enjoy, now turned to him wistful and mournful eyes, the kind-hearted young man took her in his arms, and whispered while he kissed her: "Get up early to-morrow, and we'll have such a nice walk together." Arthur was gone: his mother's gaze had followed his young and graceful figure to the door. "Own that he is handsome, Lilburne.
May I not say more:--has he not the proper air ?" "My dear sister, your son will be rich.
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