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Nay, say not "Oh! oh!" I have looked forward to this for some time, and have hardened myself to meet it. I saw well enough, school-boy as I was, what the gaming-table and his numberless expenses would lead him to.

And didst thou think of him thus?

Yes, I did, mother; but I loved him, nevertheless, and will love him still.—Be composed, then, I beseech you, and let me run to him immediately.

Not now, not now! Stay with me, and tell me why thou hast come to us so unexpectedly.

That can soon be told.—But here is Madaline. Well, cousin; you are come to welcome me? (Holding out his hand.)

I was told you were here.

And this is the rueful face you put on for my