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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 Excerpt:... yet dreaded explanation. This, however, Aubrey took upon himself; and at this promise Evelyn felt as the slave may feel when the chain is stricken off. At breakfast, Mr. Aubrey communicated to the Mertons Evelyn's intention to return with him to Brook-Green, on the following day. Lord Vargrave started---bit his lip-but said nothing.. Not so silent was Mr. Merton:--"Return with you! my dear Mr. Aubrey--just consider--it is impossible--you see Miss Cameron's rank of life, her position---so very strange--no servants of her own here but her woman---no carriage even! You would not have her travel in a post-chaise--such a long journey! Lord Vargrave, you can never consent to that, I am sure.F' "Were it only as Miss Cameron's guardian," said Lord Vargrave, pointedly, "I should certainly object to such a mode of performing such a journey. Perhaps Mr. Aubrey means to perfect the project by taking two outside places on the top of the coach?" "Pardon me," said the curate, mildly-"but Iam not so ignorant of what is due to Miss Cameron as you sup pose. Lady Vargrave's carriage which brought me hither, will be no unsuitable vehicle for Lady Vargrave's daughter; and Miss Cameron is not, Itrust, quite so spoilt by all your friendly attentions, as to be unable to perform a journey of two days, with no other protector than myself." "I forgot Lady Vargrave's carriage; or rather I was not aware that you had used it, my dear sir," said Mr. Merton;---"but'you must not blame us, if we are sorry to lose Miss Cameron so suddenly: I was in hopes that you too would stay at least a week with us." ' The. curate bowed at the rector's condescending politenessi and...