Time and Tide, and the Sacrifice (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 edition. Excerpt: ...contraction of the mus eles about the region of the mouth. It did not soften his features much; and Squire Peter, who noticed it, put about as much faith in it as probably it deserved. He was, however, himself in a very cordial mood, and throwing a whole blaze of sunshine from his own animated features, hastily seized a chair and placed it near the fire. Take a seat take a seat, my dear sir At the same time dropping into his own, he opened the palms of his hands to the fire, and commenced warming and rubbing them alternately; the Squire was very nervous, and he must do something. Unbutton your over-coat, my dear sir, or you" will not feel the benefit of it when you go out A chilly day, sir very Mr. Marsh took the seat without replying to the last request, and kept his coat, which was a coarse loose garment with three or four capes to it, still buttoned up to his neck. Neither gentleman uncovered, but sat with their hats on. The Squire looked very prim in a new fashionable beaver, and his visitor appeared as a man might, who was about to go out into very dirty weather. I ve called to see you this morning, Squire, about a little money; I ve got short, and must have some help. Well, friend Marsh; you know I am ever ready to oblige. A lit -lei ha If that is all, I think you can be accommodated; but I hope it is only a little; laying a strong emphasis on the word; for there has not been a time since I have been managing matters here, that our funds have been so low. How much will do you? Marsh did not immediately answer; but turning his eyes full upon Twineall, -- Did I sa a little? So I undhrstood you; and in fact, if it...