[Evan Harrington by George Meredith]@TWC D-Link bookEvan Harrington CHAPTER IX 11/29
I reproached Harriet. But, oh! the singularity of the excellent fortune of such an event at such a time! It showed that our Harrington-luck had not forsaken us. I hurried to the Jocelyns instantly.
Of course, it cleared away any suspicions aroused in them by that horrible man on board the vessel. And the tears I wept for Sir Abraham, Evan, in verity they were tears of deep and sincere gratitude! What is your mouth knitting the corners at? Are you laughing ?' Evan hastily composed his visage to the melancholy that was no counterfeit in him just then. 'Yes,' continued the Countess, easily reassured, 'I shall ever feel a debt to Sir Abraham Harrington, of Torquay.
I dare say we are related to him.
At least he has done us more service than many a rich and titled relative.
No one supposes he would acknowledge poor Papa.
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