Later, Segwuna was enabled to learn the contents of the secret correspondence after it had been given to Barclugh, who was too feeble and too sick to think that the simple Indian maiden was interested in his affairs.
At the end of two weeks, Roderick Barclugh was strong enough to be moved from his quarters. Consequently, after a most thorough destruction and cleansing of his effects, Dr. Greydon insisted upon taking Roderick Barclugh to Dorminghurst to recuperate his depleted body.
CHAPTER XXXI
Barclugh, a mere shadow of his former self, was driven in the carriage of Dr. Greydon to Dorminghurst. As he passed along Front Street and up Market Street, he was saluted by General Arnold who smiled graciously to see his friend convalescing and out of doors.
When Dorminghurst was reached, there could be no mistaking the evident gratitude in Barclugh’s wan features as he saw Mollie rush out of the door and down to the carriage, extending both of her hands to him, as she said:
“How glad we are to see you with us again, Mr. Barclugh! I know that you will get strong very soon.”
“How kind of you to greet me so cordially, Miss Greydon. I owe my being here to-day to your esteemed father and to Segwuna,” replied Barclugh soberly as he arose with difficulty and got out of the carriage with the assistance of Dr. Greydon.
Dr. Greydon walked with Barclugh and assisted his feeble footsteps to the bright and airy room overlooking the Wingohocking.