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A GLAD MEETING. 63 Nor was he disappointed; for, just at sunset, he became aware of the Vicinity of the Mohegan village, by meeting with lS scouts, who were abroad to guard against predatory: move- Nents of the Narragansetts, and to them he related his story, The Mohegans greeted him cordially. As they neared the village a little cry of delight broke upon the young man’s ears, and looking in the direction whence jt “ame he observed the Indian maiden who filled so many of his thoughts, waking and sleeping, skipping gayly along toward him. This was a glad sight, yet one which he had dreaded. He had feared that a sojourn among her own People’ might, in some manner, detract from the natural grace ‘nd beauty she had seemed to possess while in the home of the white man. , Might he not, after all, find her miserable and degraded ? Such an awakening would be very painful, but he had almost feared thawit would take place. bane fh But: now, like the glad sun, bursting through dark clouds, he maiden appeared, and her presence dispelled all his fears, There she came, beautiful, graceful, buoyant as ever! A Vorla-of anxiety was lifted from the young man’s heart, and ‘© could not refrain from rushing to meet her; though he “carcely dared bestow the kiss he longed to imprint upon her Ctry lips, z “ Welcome, good ivhite man; welcome!” the maiden ex- | “ined, ardently grasping both of his outstretched hands in " Own. “Me glad you come again!” ‘ Are you?” and he looked as if her pleasure was a satis- “Ction to him. — “ Well, I’m glad to see you, and glad to get “te to your town. I’ve had a rough time with the Narra- SAnsettg |” | ; Piven maiden’s expression changed, instantly, and she bent Ps Ward with intense interest, as she asked in a low, anxious \ce, : You didn’t get hurt, me hope ?” ot severely,” he replied. i Indians who had been escorting Archibald now left itunes the care of the maiden, while they returned to their Pi The young people did not at once hasten to the town, “8 they loitered by the way Archibald informed the connicbooks.com