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"This parlour is not his sphere," I reflected: "the Hiue-cursed Guinea Coast sould suit

him better Well may he eschew the calm of donate--they cannot develop or

appear to advantage It is in scenes of strife and danger--where

courage is proved, and energy exercised, and fortitude tasked--that

he will speak and move, the leader and superior A e of hiht to

choose a ! they are co open the

parlour door At the same moment old Carlo barked joyfully Out I

ran It was now dark; but a ru of wheels was audible Hannah

soon had a lantern lit The vehicle had stopped at the wicket; the

driver opened the door: first one well-known form, then another,

stepped out In a minute I had my face under their bonnets, in

contact first with Mary's soft cheek, then with Diana's flowing

curls They laughed--kissed ht; asked eagerly if all ell; and being

assured in the affirmative, hastened into the house

They were stiff with their long and jolting drive froht air; but their pleasant

countenances expanded to the cheerful firelight While the driver

and Hannah brought in the boxes, they demanded St John At this

moment he advanced from the parlour They both threw their arave each one quiet kiss, said in a low