[A Romance of the Republic by Lydia Maria Francis Child]@TWC D-Link bookA Romance of the Republic CHAPTER V 14/35
We must disguise ourselves as gentlemen, and start for the North this very evening." Floracita looked at her sister, and said, hesitatingly: "Couldn't you write to Mr.Fitzgerald, and ask _him_ to come here? Perhaps he could help us." Rosa's cheeks glowed, as she answered proudly: "Do you think I would _ask_ him to come? I wouldn't do such a thing if we were as rich and happy as we were a little while ago; and certainly I wouldn't do it now." "There spoke Grandpa Gonsalez!" said Madame.
"How grand the old gentleman used to look, walking about so erect, with his gold-headed cane! But we must go to work in a hurry, my children.
Signor Papanti has promised to send the disguises, and we must select and pack such things as it is absolutely necessary we should carry.
I am sorry now that Tulee is let out in the city, for we need her help. "She must go with us," said Flora.
"I can't leave Tulee." "We must do as we can," replied Madame.
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