On the groundfloor the shutters were closed, or, to
speak more correctly, altogether nailed up, and presented a very singular
appearance, being patched all over with the soles of old shoes, rusty hobnails,
and bits of iron hoops, the ingenious device of the former occupant of the
apartment, Paul Groves, the cobbler, to whom we have before alluded. She gathered
stones to place upon the makeshift grave. At this terrible juncture, Jack maintained his composure,—a smile played upon
his face before the cap was drawn over it,—and the last words he uttered were,
"My poor mother! I shall soon join her!" The rope was then adjusted, and the
cart began to move. She was not squeamish—although the sight
of the sergeant’s ominous preparations had severely tried her fortitude—but
Kimble’s white face plagued her conscience. ”
“It would be my pleasure, madame. It was a moment of
breathless interest to all engaged in the attempt. There was nothing on her
face to hint of the misery that brimmed her heart this morning. "
"Oh, Ruth couldn't put it on paper, to be sure; but there was no reason to hide the
source.
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