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Father And Son.
"Oh , by all means ; " and the assent was no sooner given than Master 'Gu scampered from the room . " That's a magnificent boy , " said the earl ; " a noble fellow , as ever I saAV in my life . But Avhat can be the mystery of the blanket ? It ' s a queer Avhim for a child of his age . " " Ohhe has probably seen some strolling beggar" said
, , Mr . Leicester Avith a gratulatory smile ; " and has heard that he Avas suffering from cold . He is a fine-hearted urchin . " And the suspended conversation Avas resumed . Five minutes had not elapsed ere the host felt that he had no longer cause for anxiety . He was evidently secure of the interest of Lord Bridlington and the colonel ; and Avith tAvo such
auxiliaries superadded to the pledges Avhich he had already secured , the county must be his . His fine face glowed Avith excitement and triumph ; and he was earnestly seeking to meet the eyes of his Avife in order tacitly to give her this assurance , when his little
son reappeared scarcely less elated than himself . " Hilloo , young sir , " exclaimed the peer , seizing him by the girdle of his velvet tunic , " come to me , and tell me if you have got your blanket . " " Yes , " whispered the boy under his breath . " And what have you done with it ?"
The child glanced timidly towards his father , as if to inquire if he Avere to answer the question . " Tell his lordship what j ^ ou have done Avith it , " said Leicester in an accent of encotu-agement . " 'Gu has given it to gran'pa . " " Given it to your grandfather ! And what induced you to
give it to your grandfather ? " was the laughing rejoinder . "' Gu gave it to gran ' pa because he Avas so cold . " " So cold ! " echoed Leicester , Avith a choking in his throat as singular to himself as to those about him ; " AAdiat could induce you to suppose that your grandfather was cold ?"
" Because there is no fire-place in his garret , and 'Gu saw that he was shivering in his chair . " Leicester staggered , and leant against a sofa ; his lips turned ashy white , and the whole expression of his altered countenance so terrified the boy that he threw his arms about his knees , as he sobbed out , " Don't be angry Avith poor 'Gu , papa ; don't be
angry , for 'Gu got Thompson to cut it in two , and he has saved half of it for you when you are old , and that pretty mamma and 'Gu put you into the garret . " There Avas a heavy fall , a loud cry , and the master of the mansion was carried to his bed . Neither banquet nor ball took place at The Grange that night . Lord Bridlington , led by the
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Father And Son.
"Oh , by all means ; " and the assent was no sooner given than Master 'Gu scampered from the room . " That's a magnificent boy , " said the earl ; " a noble fellow , as ever I saAV in my life . But Avhat can be the mystery of the blanket ? It ' s a queer Avhim for a child of his age . " " Ohhe has probably seen some strolling beggar" said
, , Mr . Leicester Avith a gratulatory smile ; " and has heard that he Avas suffering from cold . He is a fine-hearted urchin . " And the suspended conversation Avas resumed . Five minutes had not elapsed ere the host felt that he had no longer cause for anxiety . He was evidently secure of the interest of Lord Bridlington and the colonel ; and Avith tAvo such
auxiliaries superadded to the pledges Avhich he had already secured , the county must be his . His fine face glowed Avith excitement and triumph ; and he was earnestly seeking to meet the eyes of his Avife in order tacitly to give her this assurance , when his little
son reappeared scarcely less elated than himself . " Hilloo , young sir , " exclaimed the peer , seizing him by the girdle of his velvet tunic , " come to me , and tell me if you have got your blanket . " " Yes , " whispered the boy under his breath . " And what have you done with it ?"
The child glanced timidly towards his father , as if to inquire if he Avere to answer the question . " Tell his lordship what j ^ ou have done Avith it , " said Leicester in an accent of encotu-agement . " 'Gu has given it to gran'pa . " " Given it to your grandfather ! And what induced you to
give it to your grandfather ? " was the laughing rejoinder . "' Gu gave it to gran ' pa because he Avas so cold . " " So cold ! " echoed Leicester , Avith a choking in his throat as singular to himself as to those about him ; " AAdiat could induce you to suppose that your grandfather was cold ?"
" Because there is no fire-place in his garret , and 'Gu saw that he was shivering in his chair . " Leicester staggered , and leant against a sofa ; his lips turned ashy white , and the whole expression of his altered countenance so terrified the boy that he threw his arms about his knees , as he sobbed out , " Don't be angry Avith poor 'Gu , papa ; don't be
angry , for 'Gu got Thompson to cut it in two , and he has saved half of it for you when you are old , and that pretty mamma and 'Gu put you into the garret . " There Avas a heavy fall , a loud cry , and the master of the mansion was carried to his bed . Neither banquet nor ball took place at The Grange that night . Lord Bridlington , led by the