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Black, William, 1841-1898

"Sunrise"

"
He shook hands with her in a very friendly manner, and then left, saying
he could open the outer door for himself.
He got home in time for dinner: he and Natalie dined together, and he
was particularly kind to her; he talked in Magyar, which was his custom
when he wished to be friendly and affectionate; he made no reference to
George Brand whatsoever.
"Natalie," said he, casually, "it was not fair that you were deprived of
a holiday this year. You know the reason--there were too many important
things going forward. But it is not yet too late. You must think about
it--think where you would like to go for two or three weeks."
She did not answer. It was on that morning that she had placed her
written offer in her lover's hands; so far there had been no reply from
him.
"And Madame Potecki," her father continued; "she is not very rich; she
has but little change. Why not take her with you instead of Anneli?"
"I should like to take her away for a time," said the girl, in a low
voice. "She lives a monotonous life; but she has always her pupils.


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