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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