At a Girl's Mercy, or, The Fortunes of War — page 119: what you’re looking at

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108 AT A GI&L’S MERCY. : She relented somewhat. She lifted up to his her wan little face with the trace of tears around the silken lashes. “You are very good, Mr. Blake,’’ she said, “but I think father will come very soon, It could.scarcely affect him should there be an outbreak: His office is so far down town, you know.” “It might cause him some inconvenience in get- ting home,”’ he said; ‘‘that is all, Miss Nan. But if by sending word, I could at all ease your anxiety, I will most gladly do so.’’ ‘You are kind,’’ she repeated; ‘‘but I think there is really no need, Mr. Blake. I am sure he will come soon, or send word himself why he is detained. I am more anxious for him to come,”’ she added, her voice softening somewhat, ‘‘because I wished so much to give him the good news of mother’s improvement. She was conscious for some time to-day, and the nurse gives us all encouragement of her nee. re- covery. Itis so good to know.’’ ‘“‘T am indeed glad of that,’’ he said, and his voice sounded sincere. He held out his hand, and the girl laid one of her small white hands within it. ‘“‘Butif ‘there is nothing I can do for you I must leave you, Miss Nan. I am more glad that I can say of bide mother’s improvement.”’ | He was glad. Now there was no reason why he should not bring some of his plans into effect. The knowledge of her mother’s condition had kept him from putting them into operation, as it might seri- ously disadvantage him to push any harsh measures with death so near their doors. And he had fully made up his mind if fair means proved unavailing then he would use those that would prove more effective. cComicbooks.co