The Twins

frauded of hereditary glories, and at any rate deserved such rank, if Charles was to be judge; but what was more important, if th

he elucidation of that mystery which hung about her birth, grew more needful day by day. At last, one summer evening, when they had manag

ite alarmed; for her lover looked so stern, that

hat I will; I only w

dreaming about? you frighten me, dearest;

to Madras by next packet; or, that is to s

e to have whatever sums I choose to ask for. Only, Charles, indeed I cannot spare you; do not-do not go away and leave

aving you, my love, have no fears for me or for yourself; situated as we are, I take it as a duty to go, and make you happier, setting you in rights, whatever these may be; and for the rest, I leave you in H

ive you many clues, hear what she has to say; and may the God of your own poor fatherless Emily speed your holy mission! Yet there i

I were gone; moreover, how can I respect her judgment, or be guided by her counsel, whose constant aim has been to thwart my feeble efforts after truth and wisdom, and to pamper all ill growths in my unhappy brother Julian? No, Emily; I am a man now, and take my own advice. If a parent forbade me, ind

Charles; I knew that

For if there really is any mystery which the general would conceal from us, be assured he both could and would frustrate all my efforts if he knew of my design. The same ship that carried me out would convey

, what if Julian,

s privileged me to be your protector-you are safe from any serious vexation; and the moment I am gone, fly

, weak, woman's heart, that had weighed it down too heavily. I will trust in