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Leah Mordecai by Belle K. (Belle Kendrick) Abbott
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bosom, she closed the drawer, and then glided out as softly as she
had glided into the room. On the threshold she cast back one fond,
lingering look at the dimly outlined figure of her father, as he lay
before her in unconscious slumber. "Heaven ever shield him," she
whispered softly; and passed on-on and out beyond the heavily-bolted
front door-out forever! In the starlight, chill and faint, she found
herself, with trembling limbs and trembling heart, and for a moment
sat down on the cold stone step to rally her failing strength and
courage before she sought the lodge. At the sound of approaching
wheels she arose, and walked with rapid step to the lodge, reaching
it just as a coach drew up before it.

"Is it you, Emile?" said Leah softly, as the lodge door opened and a
manly form appeared.

"Yes, darling. Thank fortune, your courage has not failed you. I
have been feverish with anxiety and impatience for hours. Are you
ready, dear?"

At these words Leah trembled, and faltered "Yes."

"Well, I thought it best to bring the minister with me, and so my
friend Bishop Leveret is in the carriage. Suppose we have the
ceremony performed here; then there can be no possible
disappointment or danger. Are you afraid?"

"What have I to fear now, when I have gone so far? I abide now by
your wishes in all matters, henceforth and forever. I am ready."

In a moment the bishop was summoned. By the light of a dimly burning
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