"
"Undoubtedly the result of the convention has been to increase the
popular agitation. I had the honor to represent to you before it was
held that such would be its effect, at which time, I believe you held
a different view. Nevertheless, I opine that you exaggerate the degree
of the popular agitation. It would be natural, that being a
comparatively recent resident, you should be less apt to judge the
temper of the Stockbridge people, than we who are longer here."
A half humorous, half impatient expression on Sedgwick's face, was the
only indication he gave that he had recognized the other's huffy and
bristling manner.
"Your opinion, Sir," he replied, with undiminished affability, "tends
to relieve my apprehensions. I trust the event will justify it.
"And how does Miss Desire, this evening?" he added, saluting with
doffed hat and a courtly bow, a young lady who had just come up, with
the apparent intention of going in at the Woodbridge gate.
"I do but indifferent well, Sir. As well as a damsel may do in a world
where gentlemen keep not their promises," she answered, with a
curtsey, so saucily deep, that the crisp crimson silk of her skirt
rustled on the ground.
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