José — page 124: what you’re looking at

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JOSE. 117 “A lover who finds that his sweetheart is not absolutely complacent to his desires, is apt to have strange fancies. You know the contract, and must be aware that [am just as anxious to see the mar- riage consummated as you are; I give you my word that the matter will be satisfactorily arranged with- ina week, and I advise you to show no anxiety that might undulv precipitate matters. Leave the business to me, and everything will end well.” “T hope so, sir,” said the young proprietor, rising with a suppressed sigh, and going to the window. It was the next day. Mary had not made her appearance at the breakfast-table, but accepted Mc- Gregor’s invitation to ride, which he sent her, through a servant. Three fiery Mexican horses stood, ready saddled, in the court-yard, and a bright look emanated from the girl’s eyes as she approached the little animal selected for her, stroked its neck and forehead, and bounded into the saddle without assistance. Mc- Gregor and her father were quickly at her side, and as they passed out of the open gate-way they were followed by four mounted Mexican servants, heavily armed. Mary saw them as, animated by the fresh morning air, she swept a glance over the valley, and was slightly alarmed. “Ts there danger so near to the house?” she said, turning to McGregor, who had scarcely taken his eyes from her lovely face, and had involuntarily followed the direction of her eyes. “It is natural that we should be doubly solicitous where the safety of such a treasure is concerned,” he replied, bowing with a faint smile; “but to be candid, this measure of increased security is only temporarily necessary. There was formerly about Gomicboo cS (E(0)