"I think you are a dear, kind uncle, and
very much like papa; you remind me of him very often in your looks, and
words and ways."
"I am glad to hear you say so," he answered. "I had a great admiration
for that dear brother, and for his sake as well as her own, I am very
fond of his little daughter. And now about this question. I shall not
compel your obedience to your father's wishes--at least not for the
present--but shall leave the decision to your own heart and conscience.
Take a day or two to think over the matter, and then let me hear your
decision.
"In the meantime, if you can persuade your mamma to go with us to
Fairview, that will make it all smooth and easy for you."
"Thank you, dear uncle," she said, as he released her and turned to his
work again, "I will go now and try what I can do to induce mamma to
accept your kind invitation. And please excuse me for interrupting you
when you were so busy."
"I am never too busy to attend to you, Evelyn," he returned in a kindly
tone; "come freely to me whenever you will."
Crossing the hall, Evelyn noticed the carriage of an intimate friend of
her mother drawn up before the entrance.
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