But nothing in his
manner indicated any sentiment beyond that of friendship. He was
polite, cheerful, and at his ease. But it was different with her.
She was not at her ease in his company, and yet, I could see that
his attention was grateful--even pleasant.
The augury was not good. As I read the signs, Delia Floyd, when she
passed from maidenhood to wifehood, departed from the path that led
to happiness in this world. And I said to myself as I pondered her
future--"May the disappointments and sorrows that are almost sure to
come, turn her feet aside into the right way at last!"
CHAPTER XII.
On the day following, the young husband bore his bride away to grace
the prouder home that awaited her in New York; and affairs in our
town settled themselves down into the old routine.
During the few months that have passed since the opening of our
story, the only matter that has occurred, of any interest to the
reader, at the Allen House, is the fact that Judge Bigelow has
undertaken the management of Mrs. Montgomery's affairs, and the
establishment of her claim to the possession, as only heir, of the
whole of Captain Allen's property.
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