A Miss in Her Teens, Tr. by R.e. Colborne - Tapa blanda

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVIII. A HAPPY DAY. ""\TILL Eugenie not come to Seuftenburg again to-day, Aunt * • Ulrica?" asked the Baron in a tone of dejection, as the hours of the Sunday morning slowly wore away without bringing the welcome sound of any approaching carriage. "Oh, she will soon be here, dear Baron !" answered my aunt. "She only wanted so much to go with Gretchen to church, and then she will come. But what do you think, dear Baron," continued Auntie cheerfully, "of trying this morning to lay aside this invalid wrapper, and of dressing as in former days! You must not yet, I know, make any use of your poor foot, but with that exception you can hardly be called a patient any longer. Do, do this as a surprise for Eugenie ; the dear child has admired you long enough in your handsome and becoming invalid costume! Well, may I send John to help you?" The Baron cast an anxious glance at Auntie and then at his foot, that was still partially bandaged, and said, "If you think Eugenie would really be pleased I will do it immediately. But, dear Aunt," continued he with hesitation, "tell me first of all quite openly, do you really believe that, notwithstanding everything, Eugenie will still become my wife?" Auntie's face grew very serious. "My dear Baron," said she almost severely, "I repeat to you once more that your doubts as to Eugenie's noble disposition will deeply wound the good child; I therefore beg you earnestly never to say such, things again. Have you then so little faith in Eugenie's love to you? Do you really believe her Capable of changing her mind, let the reasons be what they may?' '"But, best of aunts, only imagine the beautiful Eugenie being a cripple's wife," sighed the Baron. "A cripple, indeed !" cried my aunt with vehemence. "And what next, I should like...