The steel knives, the only articles
which might attract the current, are in the other carriage. And,
in any case, we are infinitely safer than if we were walking.
Courage--courage and faith."
Under the rug, Lucy felt the kindly pressure of her cousin's
hand. At times our need for a sympathetic gesture is so great
that we care not what exactly it signifies or how much we may
have to pay for it afterwards. Miss Bartlett, by this timely
exercise of her muscles, gained more than she would have got in
hours of preaching or cross examination.
She renewed it when the two carriages stopped, half into
Florence.
"Mr. Eager!" called Mr. Beebe. "We want your assistance. Will you
interpret for us?"
"George!" cried Mr. Emerson. "Ask your driver which way George
went. The boy may lose his way. He may be killed."
"Go, Mr. Eager," said Miss Bartlett. don't ask our driver; our
driver is no help. Go and support poor Mr. Beebe--, he is nearly
demented."
"He may be killed!" cried the old man.
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