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Melbourne House, Volume 1

CHAPTER XV
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Can't you bear it bravely ?" "Wait, papa!"-- And again the child clasped her two hands over her face and was still.
Mr.Randolph had no idea what for, though he humoured her and waited.
The Captain knew, for he had seen more of Daisy that day, and he looked very grave indeed.

The black woman knew, for as Daisy's hands fell from her face, she uttered a deep, soft "Amen!" which no one understood but one little heart.
"Papa--I am ready.

He may look now." Juanita removed the covering from the foot, and the doctor stepped forward.

Daisy's eyes rested on him, and she saw gratefully a remarkably fine and pleasant countenance.

Mrs.Randolph's eyes rested on the foot, and she uttered an exclamation.


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