"
"I fear, sir, that those which you may behold on occasions such as
these, and in this country, though they may enlighten you, will do
little toward your gratification. You have friends, sir, who might not
be willing that you should indulge in unnecessary exposure, for the
satisfaction of a curiosity so unpromising."
Her manner was dignified, and though as she spoke a something of rebuke
came mingled with the caution which her language conveyed, yet there was
evidently such an interest in his fortunes embodied in what she said,
that the listener whom she addressed could not feel hurt at the words
themselves, or the accompanying expression.
"I shall be a mere looker-on, Miss Munro, and dare to disregard the
caution which you bestow, though duly sensible of the kindness which
gives it utterance. Perhaps, too, I may be of service in the way of
peace-making. I have neither interest nor wish which could prompt me to
any other course."
"There is every need for caution among young travellers, sir; and though
no astrologer, it seems to me your planet is full of unfavorable
auguries.
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