Be not disturbed, but hopeful.

I undertook a long voyage only to recompense you, if possible, for your gratitude." He arose, and said to Mary: "I am loath to leave you, my dear young lady; but I have a few words to say privately to your father.

You will excuse me more readily, as I yield my place to Geronimo." Saying this, he walked with Mr.Van de Werve to the extremity of the boat, where both seated themselves upon a bench.
Trembling with fear, hope, and joyous anticipations, Mary and Geronimo watched the two parents, endeavoring to divine from the expression of their countenances the result of their conversation.

At first both were perfectly calm; by degrees they grew more excited; the derisive smile on the lips of Mr.Van de Werve betrayed the bitterness of his feelings, as the Signor Deodati in a decided manner counted on his fingers.

They were discussing the great affair--the dowry and inheritance.