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Rob Moorson.
"No , " answered she , "I have not ; but surely there is nothing unusual about that ! Rob often goes from home . But he will be back to-night , for we have promised to join a party at his sister ' s , and we shall be " so merry !" Her friend made no reply ; and Lucy putting on her hat and cloak , the two went out together . On theh way along the village her friend said , — , " I am afraid , Lucy , that Rob won't be with you to-night . "
" Not with ns ! " ejaculated Lucy . " What is it , Mary ? Has anything happened to dear Rob ? Do tell me at once . You are hiding something from me , I am sure . " " Nothing serious has happened to him that I am aware of , " said Mary ; " but let us get into the house , and then I will tell you what I have heard . " They entered Lucy's home , and then Mary told her that the report was that Rob had suddenly gone off to America . Lucy sat mute and motionless as a statue for some time . At last a great sigh gave her relief ; for , as Ford says , —
" lis the silent griefs that cut the heart-strings . " And this , " she exclaimed , when -the power of speech returned to her , " this is my doing !—all my doing ! Oh , Rob ! this is more punishment than I can bear !" And she gave vent to her feelings in a flood of tears . The day following she was too ill to rise , and the " merry Christmas" she had looked forward to was spent on a bed of sickness ; a slow fever being the result of
the shock she had received . And all this , she said , was brought on by her own foolish , conduct . She was not worthy of Rob , and now she was justly punished 1 Old Mrs . Moorson , hearing of the poor girl ' s unfortunate state , went , like the good Christian that she was , to visit her , and to give her all the consolation in her power ; for she saw how thoroughly she repented of her conduct to Rob . This was a great comfort to Lucy , and was the turning-point in her illness . For to be forgiven by his
mother for the trouble she had brought upon her was more , she said , than she could ever have expected ; for she took all the blame upon herself , ancl would not allow any one , in her presence , to blame Rob for being too hasty . Mrs . Moorson frequently visited Lucy , and always with words of consolation , telling her that they would bear their troubles together , and if Rob came back again she hoped they might share their joys in the same way .
Slowly and sadly Lucy began to regain her health and strength . In a few weeks . she was able to resume her duties at the school , but all her old gaiety had left her ; and steadily and soberly she moved about among her pupils , all the energy she possessed , being now devoted to their mental and moral improvement . Fortunately she was spared the pain of meeting Tom Merriford again , he having left the place during her illness , to enter upon a more lucrative situation . And Tom was one of those general lovers who do not break their hearts for the girls they leave behind them .
The year passed away without anything very eventful happening to her , excepting the news of Rob ' s safe arrival in America . He had written to his mother to say that he had reached his destination , and was in good health ; but no address was given , even the postmarks affording a poor clue , as he stated that his letter was posted at a considerable distance from where he was residing . Christmas came round again , and Lucy was invited to spend it with Mrs . Moorson ,
at her pleasant little homestead , which was perched nearly at the top of one of the highest hills in the neighbourhood , commanding one of those extensive views for which Yorkshire is so famous—landscapes which must be seen to be appreciated . The clay preceding Christmas-day passed away . The huge yule-log burned brightly on the capacious hearth ; the yule-candles' added their light to show the green leaves and red berries more brightly on the walls ; the yule-cake and cheese were duly cut ,
and tho furmity too was there , but it was no " merry Christmas , "for no Rob came to gladden their hearts . Yet the two resolved to sit up all night and wait for him , in case he should have been delayed so as to arrive at an untimely hour .
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Rob Moorson.
"No , " answered she , "I have not ; but surely there is nothing unusual about that ! Rob often goes from home . But he will be back to-night , for we have promised to join a party at his sister ' s , and we shall be " so merry !" Her friend made no reply ; and Lucy putting on her hat and cloak , the two went out together . On theh way along the village her friend said , — , " I am afraid , Lucy , that Rob won't be with you to-night . "
" Not with ns ! " ejaculated Lucy . " What is it , Mary ? Has anything happened to dear Rob ? Do tell me at once . You are hiding something from me , I am sure . " " Nothing serious has happened to him that I am aware of , " said Mary ; " but let us get into the house , and then I will tell you what I have heard . " They entered Lucy's home , and then Mary told her that the report was that Rob had suddenly gone off to America . Lucy sat mute and motionless as a statue for some time . At last a great sigh gave her relief ; for , as Ford says , —
" lis the silent griefs that cut the heart-strings . " And this , " she exclaimed , when -the power of speech returned to her , " this is my doing !—all my doing ! Oh , Rob ! this is more punishment than I can bear !" And she gave vent to her feelings in a flood of tears . The day following she was too ill to rise , and the " merry Christmas" she had looked forward to was spent on a bed of sickness ; a slow fever being the result of
the shock she had received . And all this , she said , was brought on by her own foolish , conduct . She was not worthy of Rob , and now she was justly punished 1 Old Mrs . Moorson , hearing of the poor girl ' s unfortunate state , went , like the good Christian that she was , to visit her , and to give her all the consolation in her power ; for she saw how thoroughly she repented of her conduct to Rob . This was a great comfort to Lucy , and was the turning-point in her illness . For to be forgiven by his
mother for the trouble she had brought upon her was more , she said , than she could ever have expected ; for she took all the blame upon herself , ancl would not allow any one , in her presence , to blame Rob for being too hasty . Mrs . Moorson frequently visited Lucy , and always with words of consolation , telling her that they would bear their troubles together , and if Rob came back again she hoped they might share their joys in the same way .
Slowly and sadly Lucy began to regain her health and strength . In a few weeks . she was able to resume her duties at the school , but all her old gaiety had left her ; and steadily and soberly she moved about among her pupils , all the energy she possessed , being now devoted to their mental and moral improvement . Fortunately she was spared the pain of meeting Tom Merriford again , he having left the place during her illness , to enter upon a more lucrative situation . And Tom was one of those general lovers who do not break their hearts for the girls they leave behind them .
The year passed away without anything very eventful happening to her , excepting the news of Rob ' s safe arrival in America . He had written to his mother to say that he had reached his destination , and was in good health ; but no address was given , even the postmarks affording a poor clue , as he stated that his letter was posted at a considerable distance from where he was residing . Christmas came round again , and Lucy was invited to spend it with Mrs . Moorson ,
at her pleasant little homestead , which was perched nearly at the top of one of the highest hills in the neighbourhood , commanding one of those extensive views for which Yorkshire is so famous—landscapes which must be seen to be appreciated . The clay preceding Christmas-day passed away . The huge yule-log burned brightly on the capacious hearth ; the yule-candles' added their light to show the green leaves and red berries more brightly on the walls ; the yule-cake and cheese were duly cut ,
and tho furmity too was there , but it was no " merry Christmas , "for no Rob came to gladden their hearts . Yet the two resolved to sit up all night and wait for him , in case he should have been delayed so as to arrive at an untimely hour .