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And by his fruits I knew him to be of that highest type of manhood,
a Christian gentleman.
I noticed, while Mr. Wallingford spoke so confidently of their
reunion in heaven, that his wife leaned towards, and looked at him,
with eyes through which her soul seemed going forth into his.
As the conversation flowed on, it gradually involved other themes,
and finally led to the question On my part, as to when they were
going to leave Ivy Cottage.
"That is quite uncertain," replied Mr. Wallingford. "I shall not
hurry the present occupant. We have been so happy here, that we feel
more inclined to stay than to remove to a more ambitious home."
"I hear that Mr. Dewey is going to build," said I.
"Where?"
"He has been negotiating for the property on the elevation west of
the Allen House."
"Ah!"
"Yes. The price of the ground, five acres, is ten thousand dollars."
"The site is commanding and beautiful. The finest in S----, for one
who thinks mainly of attracting the attention of others," said Mr.
Wallingford.
"If he builds, we shall see something on a grander scale than
anything yet attempted in our neighborhood.
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