Harold Edward Bindloss

Name: The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River
Author: Harold Edward Bindloss

The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

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“The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River”, published in 1909, is a work by Harold Edward Bindloss. It explores elements such as Nasmyth, Gordon and Laura Waynefleet.

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ He flung the question at his comrade, and Nasmyth, who knew what he meant, sat for a moment or two with wrinkled forehead. There was no reason why he should not stay there so long as Mr. and Mrs. Acton desired his company, but it did not seem fitting that he should spend those summer days in luxurious idleness while Laura Waynefleet toiled late and early at the lonely ranch. Again, he seemed to see her steady eyes with the quiet courage in them, and the gleam of her red-gold hair. ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ Nasmyth answered, and it was evident that he was serious. "I came back here feeling that I had had quite enough of it."
"Bonavista is a good deal more pleasant?" And there was a certain meaning in Gordon's tone. "You seemed to have achieved some social success here, too."
He saw the flush in Nasmyth's face, and his gaze grew insistent. "Well," he said, "you're not going to let that content you, now you can hear the river. You'll hear it more and more plainly frothing in the black cañon where the big trees come down. You have lived with the exiles, and the wilderness has got its grip on you. ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ He must take his own course," declared Wisbech.
Gordon grinned as he turned to Nasmyth. "There will be no reinforcements. You have to win your spurs." Then he looked at Wisbech. "If you will not be offended, sir, I would like to say I'm pleased to notice that your ideas coincide with mine. He'll be the tougher afterwards if you let him put up his fight alone."
"The assurance is naturally satisfactory," said Wisbech with quiet amusement. Then he held up one hand. "It seems to me the person at the piano is playing exceptionally well." ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ He spoke with a certain dramatic force, and it was a somewhat striking picture he drew of the girl. Violet could realize her personality and the self-denying life that she led. It is possible that Nasmyth had told her more than he intended, when he broke off for a moment with a startling abruptness.
"I believe she saved my life," he added. "She certainly gave me back my courage, and set me on my feet again."
Violet looked at him with a strained expression in her eyes. "And because of that she will have a hold upon you while you live." ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ Gordon waved one hand. "Oh," he averred, "she's very dainty, and I think there's a little more than prettiness there, which is a very liberal admission, since I'm troubled with an impression that she isn't quite pleased with me. Still, when the woods are full of pretty girls, I guess it's wisest of a man who has anything worth while to do in front of him to keep his eyes right on the trail, and go steadily ahead." He turned to Wisbech deprecatingly. ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ Gordon laughed. "Is there anybody else you feel inclined to ask about?"
"Yes," said Nasmyth, "there certainly is. How is Miss Waynefleet?"
Gordon looked down at his cigar. "Well," he said, "I'm a little worried on her account. She was attempting to do a great deal more than was good for her when I last saw her. They have no longer a hired man at the ranch. Waynefleet, I understand, is rather tightly fixed for money, and, as you know, he isn't the kind of man who would deny himself. ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ That, at least, is one reason why I am staying at Bonavista. It's perfectly evident that it wouldn't be any benefit to Miss Waynefleet if I went back to the Bush."
"No," agreed Gordon grimly; "if you were likely to be of any use or consolation to her, you'd go, if I had to drag you."
Nasmyth smiled. He was too well acquainted with his comrade's manner to take offence at this remark, and the man's devotion to the girl who, he knew, would never regard him as more than a friend also had its effect. ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ He was relieved when the music, that swelled in a sonorous crescendo, stopped, and he saw Gordon glance at Wisbech.
"I think that man has understanding and the gift of expressing what he feels," said Wisbech. "The music suggested something to you?"
"The fast freight," confessed Gordon.—"When she's coming down the big cañon under a full head of steam. ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ Gordon smiled reassuringly. "I don't know of any reason why you shouldn't have done so, but I have scarcely told you anything about her yet. Miss Waynefleet lives at a desolate ranch in the Bush. Sometimes she drives oxen, and I believe she invariably makes her own clothes. I don't think Nasmyth would feel any great diffidence in speaking about her." ”

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Harold Edward Bindloss, The Greater Power — XIX: Nasmyth Hears the River (1909)

“ I don't know if that's quite an elegant simile, in one way. Still, if you care to think how that track was built, it's not difficult to fancy there's triumph in the whistles and the roar of the freight-car wheels. ”

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