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But Julia continued, with unabated severity, "And that is where he would
go this minute, if I was his mamma."
"Instead of his junior, and a stranger," said Mrs. Dodd, somewhat coldly,
dwelling with a very slight monitory emphasis on the "stranger."
Julia said nothing, but drew in perceptibly, and was dead silent ever
after.
"Oh, madam!" said Hardie eagerly, "I do not dispute her authority, nor
yours. You have a right to send me where you please, after your kindness
in noticing my infernal head, and doing me the honour to speak to me, and
lending me this. But if I go to bed, my head will be my master. Besides,
I shall throw away what little chance I have of making your acquaintance;
and the race just coming off!"
"We will not usurp authority, sir," said Mrs. Dodd quietly; "but we know
what a severe headache is, and should be glad to see you sit still in the
shade, and excite yourself as little as possible."
"Yes, madam," said the youth humbly, and sat down like a lamb. He glanced
now and then at the island, and now and then peered up at the radiant
young mute beside him.


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