Randolph, as the
lady was now silent. "I have heard only a bit of it."
In answer to which, Captain Drummond went into the details of
the whole day's experience; told it point by point, and bit by
bit; having a benevolent willingness that Daisy's father and
mother should know, if they would, with what sort of a spirit
they were dealing. He told the whole story; and nobody
interrupted him.
"It is one thing," said the Captain, thoughtfully, as he
concluded, — "it is one thing to kneel very devoutly and say
after the minister, 'Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all
these laws in our hearts;' — I have done that myself; but it
gives one an entirely different feeling to see some one in
whose heart they are written!"
"There is only one thing left for you, Captain Drummond," said
Mrs. Randolph slightly; "to quit the army and take orders."
"I am afraid, if I did, you would never want to see me settled
in Mr. Pyne's little church over here," the Captain answered,
as he helped the lady to alight at her own door.
"Not till Daisy is safely married," said Mrs. Randolph
laughing.
CHAPTER XVI.
JUANITA'S COTTAGE.
Till the sound of the carriage wheels had died away in the
distance, Juanita stood at the door looking after them;
although the trees and the darkness prevented her seeing
anything along the road further than a few yards.
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