I wish to become a mediator and pacificator in the family. As
for myself, I care not about property; I wish to marry the girl I love.
I am not, I trust, a selfish man--God forbid I should; but for the
present"--another squeeze--"let me entreat you all to forget this little
breeze; urge nothing, precipitate nothing; a little time, perhaps, if
we have patience to wait, may restore us all, and everything else we are
quarrelling about, to peace and happiness. Charles, I wish to have some
conversation with you."
"Harry," said Lindsay, "I am glad you have spoken as you did; your words
do you credit, and your conduct is manly and honorable."
"I do believe, indeed," said his unsuspecting brother, "that the best
thing we could all do would be to put ourselves under his guidance; as
for my part I am perfectly willing to do so, Harry. After hearing the
good sense you have just uttered, I think you are entitled to every
confidence from us all."
"You overrate my abilities, Charles; but not, I hope, the goodness of an
affectionate heart that loves you all. Charles, come with me for a few
minutes; and, mother, do you also expect a private lecture from me by
and by.
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