Rocke does not know that in Capitola's uncle she will behold
Major Warfield! He does not foresee that in Clara's matronly friend
he will behold Marah Rocke! And Le Noir, the cause of all their
misery, will be present also! What will be the effect of this
unexpected meeting? Ought I not to warn one or the other? Let me
think--no! For were I to warn Major Warfield he would absent
himself. Should I drop a hint to Marah she would shrink from the
meeting! No, I will leave it all to Providence--perhaps the sight of
her sweet, pale face and soft, appealing eyes, so full of constancy
and truth, may touch that stern old heart! Heaven grant it may!"
concluded Herbert Greyson.
The next day the suit came on.
At an early hour Doctor Williams appeared, having in charge Clara
Day, who was attended by her friend Mrs. Rocke. They were
accommodated with seats immediately in front of the judge.
Very soon afterward Major Warfield, Herbert Greyson and Capitola
entered, and took their places on the witness's bench, at the right
side of the court-room.
Herbert watched Old Hurricane, whose eyes were spellbound to the
bench where sat Mrs. Rocke and Clara. Both were dressed in deep
mourning, with their veils down and their faces toward the judge.
But Herbert dreaded every instant that Marah Rocke should turn her
head and meet that fixed, wistful look of Old Hurricane.
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