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Title: Our mutual friend
Year: 1895 (1890s)
Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 Dickens, Charles, 1837-1896, ed
Subjects: Inheritance and succession Social classes Poor families Deception
Publisher: New York, London, Macmillan
Contributing Library: The Library of Congress
Digitizing Sponsor: Sloan Foundation

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s are many. Then, a carriage ride succeeded, near the solemn river, stealingaway by night, as all things steal away, by night and by day, soquietly yielding to the attraction of the loadstone rock of Eternity;and the nearer they drew to the chamber where Eugene lay, themore they feared that they might find his wanderings done. Atlast they saw its dim light shining out, and it gave them hope:though Liglitwood fiiltered as he thought: If he were gone,she would still be sitting by him. But he lay quiet, half in stupor, half in sleep. Bella, enteringwith a raised admonitory finger, kissed Lizzie softly, but said nota word. Neither did any of them speak, but all sat down at the footof the bed, silently waiting. And now, in this night-watch, minglingwith the flow of the river and with the rush of the train, came thequestions into Bellas mind again: What could be in the depthsof tliat mystery of Johns ? Why was it that he had never beenseen by Mr. Lightwood, whom he still avoided? When would
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EUGENES BEDSIDE. 3a 722 OUR MUTUAL FRIEND. that trial come, through which her faith in, and her duty to, herdear husband, was to carry her, rendering him triumphant ? Forthat had been his term. Her passing through the trial was tomake the man she loved with all her heart, triumphant. Termnot to sink out of sight in Bellas breast. Far on in the night, Eugene opened his eyes. He was sensible,and said at once : How does the time go ? Has our Mortimercome back 1 Lightwood was there immediately, to answer for himself. Yes,Eugene, and all is ready. Dear boy ! returned Eugene, with a smile, we both thank youheartily. Lizzie, tell them how welcome they are, and that Iwould be eloquent if I could. There is no need, said Mr. Milvey. We know it. Are youbetter, Mr. Wrayburn ? I am much happier, said Eugene. Much better too, I hope 1 Eugene turned his eyes towards Lizzie, as if to spare her, andanswered nothing. Then they all stood around the bed, and Mr. Milvey, openinghis book, began the service

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