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"Ay, but there is one that has taken no oath, who has revealed all. I
would that the mantle which is wrapped around the mysteries of nature,
were as effectually withdrawn from its hidden treasures! Ellen! Ellen!
the man with whom I have unwittingly formed a compactum, or agreement,
is sadly forgetful of the obligations of honesty! Thy uncle, child."
"You mean Ishmael Bush, my father's brother's widow's husband,"
returned the offended girl, a little proudly.--"Indeed, indeed, it is
cruel to reproach me with a tie that chance has formed, and which I
would rejoice so much to break for ever!"
The humbled Ellen could utter no more, but sinking on a projection of
the rock, she began to sob in a manner that rendered their situation
doubly critical. The Doctor muttered a few words, which he intended as
an apologetic explanation, but before he had time to complete his
laboured vindication, she arose and said with decision--
"I did not come here to pass my time in foolish tears, nor you to try
to stop them.


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