The Romantic Story of David Robertson Among the Islands Off And On the Coast of
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The sailor-dandy's subtile flattery and obse- quious manner was not without effecl: on Mary. The stronger the flattery the greater the influence. His good looks, smooth tongue and fluency of cheap talk suited the fancy of the capri- cious Mary. She had her misgivings, never- theless, but would do as she had a mind to. Her father might prate or preach, but she would lie in the bed she had made, and it was none of his business or anybody's else. Mary in vindication of herself could not help makin...g comparisons in the sailor's favor. When the ripe wheat and golden corn were harvested there was abundance and to spare, and the heart of David was gladdened by the THE ROMANTIC STORY OF DAVID ROBERTSON. 2O5 sight. And when prosperity had reached the climax, unbeknown to David, Mary went off with the dandy sailor, with nothing to his credit excepting what he had on his back. Poor Mr. Lane! The children he had reared so carefully and in whom he had tried so hard to inculcate the moral duties of relig- ion and virtue with faithful instructions in the ways of wisdom, had now all forsaken their home to seek what they will never find, the content and happiness of their childhood days.
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