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"Sartinly, we must."
"So shall 'the accomplished.' Clinton and I shall honor that lugubrious
ceremony with our presence; but as respecting the clodhopper himself,
meaning thereby Bryan of Ahadarra, he is provided for. What an unlucky
thought to enter into the old fellow's noddle! However, _non constat_,
as Finigan would say, time will develop."
"You're not gainin' ground with him at all events," said his mother;
"ever since that Crazy Jane affair he's changed for the worse towards
both of us, or ever since the robbery I ought to say, for he's dark and
has something on his mind ever since."
"I'm in the dark there myself, most amiable of mothers; however, as I
said just now, I say time will develop."
He then began to prepare himself for the business of the day, which
consisted principally in riding about seeking out new adventures, or, as
they term it, hunting in couples, with Harry Clinton.
CHAPTER XIII.--Mrs. M'Mahon's Funeral.
On the morning of Mrs. M'Mahon's funeral, the house as is usual in such
cases, was filled with relatives and neighbors, each and all anxious
to soothe and give comfort to the afflicted family. Protestants and
Presbyterians were there, who entered as deeply and affectionately into
the sorrow which was felt as if they were connected to them by blood.
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