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Page 77
He was roused from his meditations by the ringing of the street bell,
and in a moment Mr. and Mrs. Lansdowne came forward to welcome their
early and long-tried friend.
The good man, who loved them with an affection akin to that which he
felt for his own family, had preserved a watchful care over their
earthly and spiritual welfare. Sometimes he feared that their wealth
and fame might draw away their hearts from the highest good and impair
the simplicity of their religious faith.
After the first cordial greetings, in accordance with his habit on
occasions like this, he indulged in a careful scrutiny of his two
friends.
Time had in no wise impaired the charms of Mrs. Lansdowne. Experience
of life, maternal cares, and religious duties had added a softer light
to her once proud beauty, and her old friend might well be pardoned a
thrill of admiration as he gazed and thought within his heart, that
Mrs. Lansdowne, robed in black velvet, Mechlin lace, and the diamonds
of the house of Rossillon, surpassed in loveliness, the radiant Ad�le
Dubois, arrayed in the aerial garments of girlhood.
When also his keen eye had wandered over the face and figure of John
Lansdowne, it returned from its explorations satisfied. No habits of
excess had impaired the muscular strength and vigor of his form. Nor
had ungoverned passion, avarice, political craft, or disappointed
ambition drawn deep defacing lives, to mar the noble beauty of his
countenance.
"It is well with them still", ejaculated the good man mentally, "and
may God bless them forever".
THE END.
* * * * *
Loring's Railway Library.
ADELE DUBOIS:
A STORY OF
The Lovely Miramichi Valley,
IN NEW BRUNSWICK.
LORING, Publisher:
BOSTON.
Loring's Publications.
CHOICE FICTION.
THE GAYWORTHYS. By the Author of
'Faith Gartney's Girlhood.' 8th Edition. $2.00
INTO THE LIGHT: or, THE JEWESS. 1.75
PIQUE: A Tale of the English Aristocracy. 15th Ed. 1.50
SIMPLICITY AND FASCINATION: A Tale of the
English Gentry. 3d Ed. 1.50
MAINSTONE'S HOUSEKEEPER: A Tale of the
Manufacturing Districts. 9th Ed. 1.50
THE QUEEN OF THE COUNTY. 4th Ed. 1.50
BROKEN TO HARNESS. By EDMUND YATES 4th Ed. 1.50
RUNNING THE GAUNTLET. " " 3d Ed. 1.50
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