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"What a superb-looking old man!" exclaimed Mary, in admiration

"In truth," said Mr Van de Werve, "as well as I can judge at this

distance, his appearance is very striking"

"My uncle inspires respect wherever he goes," said the young man,

enthusiastically "His sixty-five years appear on his brow as an aureola

of experience and wisdo his hat, he cried out: "Ah, he recognizes us! He salutes us; he

smiles At last I see him after four years of separation My God, I thank

thee for having protected hireat that Mary and her father were also moved

"So lively an affection for your uncle does you credit, Geronirateful heart; rant you to-day the

desires of your heart!"

But the youngin

the gondola, he waved to his uncle as if endeavoring to express to hiondola approached the galley, which slowly ascended the Scheldt in a

favorable wind and with a rising tide

The light boat soon gained the large ship Before the ladder was lowered,

Geronialley, and ere Mary had recovered from