So thought Thurston. Yet he did
not hint the subject to his grandfather--the method of their traveling
should seem the impromptu effect of chance. The next morning being
Sunday, he threw himself in Marian's path, waited for her, and rode with
her a part of the way to church. And while they were in company, he told
her of the new arrangement in the manner of traveling, that good fortune
had enabled him to make--that if she would so honor and delight him, he
should have her in the gig by his side for the whole journey. He was so
happy, so very happy in the thought, he said.
"And so am I, dearest Thurston! very, very happy in the idea of being
with you. Thank God!" said the warm-hearted girl, offering her hand,
which he took and covered with kisses.
Thurston's good fortune was not over. His star was still in the
ascendant, for after the morning service, while the congregation were
leaving the church, he saw Mrs. Waugh beckon him to her side. He quickly
obeyed the summons. And then, the lady said:
"I may not see you again soon, Thurston, and, therefore, I tell you
now--that if you intend to join our party to Washington, you must make
all your arrangements to come ever to Locust Hill on Tuesday evening,
and spend the night with us; as we start at a very early hour on
Wednesday morning, and should not like to be kept waiting.
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