Beadle's Dime Novels No. 20: Florida; or, The Iron Will — page 127: what you’re looking at

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READING AND BURNING LETTERS. 120 - any thing to find him,” murmured Virginia, in clear, low pores. ; « St perfectly passive then,” said Florida. “Shau I stay?” asked Horace Dudley. : “Stay,” said Virginia; Florida nodded her head. In a few moments Virginia’s head rested against the back — of the easy chair. A beautiful peace rested on her face. “Now.” said Florida, “go and find Parker.” ™ “Tt is a long way,” murmured Virginia. “It is very long,” she said, after a while, drawing a long breath. Then looking up, she whispered: “ How bright the stars are! I think they look brighter out here.” - Florida and Dudley exchanged glances. “Tt is the country,” said Virginia, solemnly; “the wide, free country. O! those farm-houses look so cheerful—there is dancing in that one. It is yery lonely now—what a ways they brought him! I shall soon be there.” “ Haye you found the house?” queried Virginia. - “T see it,” she replied. “It is low and dark—oh! yes, there’s a light at the side. Yes, he is there!” she added, . cheerfully. “I can see through the window.” “Can you go in?” asked Florida. “Yes; itisa room, yery warm. He is in bed, sleep- ing- And—why! Mr, Le Royishere” Dudley moved as if he would go away. “ Keep your seat, dley,” whispered Florida. te baat (iets pepe else there 2” she added, turning to Virginia. “ Yes, a man with long, red hair. They are both burning - fetters. Mr. Le Roy is reading one. It is from his other ife.” : ida grew whiter—her eyes shone like balls of fire. rh eon wd heliave in this,” said Dudley, incredulous. th rida responded, her lips closing. te oa sre they say?” she continued, breath- alk Le Roy 88 he must_keep him concealed, now, fox Pete wate “ied Florida, while Dudley prose and moved away. ek « » a compicbeoKs com = <