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Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1833 edition. Excerpt: ... in affluence. Let us look for better days. Only say that you will not forsake me, and Providence will direct the rest." "I will not forget you, Mr. Priminheere; let that be your consolation, "were Mary Mortimer's parting words. "That is indeed a consolation," exclaimed Charles, and he retired from the apartment. No sooner had James Priminheere ascertained that Mortimer was engaged in canvassing the neighbouring borough, a piece of information which was accompanied by a report that the return of the new candidate was certain, than he resolved on using every effort to defeat a man whom he considered, in every respect, his adversary. The sight of his neighbour had confounded him to the last degree, at a time when he fondly imagined that the mastership of Byrdwood and his bridal day would not be long separated; but when he learned the good fortune which had built up Mortimer in that inheritance, his transports were excessive. It was said that there would, in fact, be no contest for the place which had been so actively besieged by the candidate whose exploits we related in the last chapter, and, consequently, that the latter gentleman would, according to the approved phrase, walk over the course. Priminheere gloamed over this rumour, and made a determination to counteract it without delay. Master as he now was of Jane Hamilton and her fortune, he had grown sufficiently powerful to assume some importance in the county; and he was of a temper to assert most fully the advantage which had fallen to his lot. He resolved, therefore, to name a candidate, and to suppdrt him with the weight of his newly acquired interest, and with a small share of his purse, if that step should become necessary. Whether he might succeed in involving Mortimer in sudden...
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