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... ‘And since help
Must come to me from those who love me not, Farewell, all helpers. I must help myself, And am alone from henceforth.’” |
“You prefer that I should not accompany you to New York?”
“Yes, sir; but I gratefully accept a letter to Professor V——.”
“Very well; it shall be in readiness when you wish it. Have you fixed any time for your departure?”
“This is Friday,—and I shall go on the six o’clock train, Monday morning.”
“Is there any service that I can render you in the interim?”
“No, thank you.”
“As you have no likeness of the children, would it be agreeable to you to have their photographs taken to-day,—and, at the same time, a picture of yourself to be left with them? If you desire it I will meet you in town, at the gallery, at any hour you may designate.”
Standing before him, she answered, almost scornfully,—