[A Canadian Heroine, Volume 1 by Mrs. Harry Coghill]@TWC D-Link bookA Canadian Heroine, Volume 1 CHAPTER X 19/25
Other anxieties came too, and finally, worst of all, news that Christian had returned." "And now," Lucia asked, "do you know where he is ?" "No.
But I have been warned that he is seeking for us.
They say that we have more reason than ever to fear him, and that he is looking for us in this part of the province." Mrs.Costello's voice sunk almost to a whisper.
She seemed to fancy that the man she had so long escaped might be close at hand, and Lucia caught the infection of her terror.
They remained silent a minute, listening fearfully to the light rustling of the leaves outside, as the breeze stirred them. "Mother," Lucia said at last, "how soon can we leave here ?" "I have thought much of that," Mrs.Costello answered, "but we have ties here too strong to be broken suddenly; and, indeed, a hasty removal might but draw upon us the very notice we wish to avoid." "We must go soon though, as soon as possible.
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