Thankful Blossom, and Other Tales (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 Excerpt: ...daughter has fled. The sick man is attended only by a black servant and an ancient crone, so that if the poor Major escapes with his life or without disfigurement, pretty Mistress Bolton of Morristown need not be scandalized or jealous." They both looked at each other--the naturally most veracious young woman in the colonies and the subsequent allegorical impersonation of Truth in America--and knew each other lied, and, I imagine, respected each other for it. "I am glad to hear you say so, Mistress Thankful," said Washington, quietly, "for 'twould have been natural for you to have sought an interview with your recreant lover in yonder camp, though the attempt would have been unwise and impossible." "I had no such thought, your Excellency," said Thankful, who had really quite forgotten her late intention, "yet if with your permission I could hold a few moment's converse with Capt. Brewster, it would greatly ease my mind." "Twould not be well for the present," said Washington, thoughtfully. "But in a day or two Capt. Brewster will be tried by court-martial at Morristown. It shall be so ordered that when he is conveyed thither his guard shall halt at the Blossom Thankful Blossom, eic, 7 Farm. I will see that the officer in command gives you an opportunity to see him. And I think I can promise also, Mistress Thankful, that your father shall be also present under his own roof--a free man." They had reached the entrance to the mansion and entered the hall. Thankful turned impulsively and kissed the extended hand of the Commander. "You are so good. I have been so foolish--so very, very wrong," she said, with a slight trembling of her lip. "And your Excellency believes my story, and tho...