John Ames Mitchell,
The Pines of Lory — VI. The Secret of the Pines
(1901)
“ Among the pines, in the solemn shade of this cathedral, grander and more impressive than any human temple, moved the little procession.No requiem; only the murmuring in the boughs above, those far-away voices, dearer to him, perhaps,–and to his companion in the grave beside,–than all other music. ”
John Ames Mitchell,
The Pines of Lory — VI. The Secret of the Pines
(1901)
“ Then, turning about in his chair and surveying the room: “He is an aristocrat, to begin with. These works of art are ancestral. They are no amateur’s collection. Moreover, he left France because he had to. A man of his position does not bring his treasures into the wilderness for the fun of it. And when he settled here he had no intention of being hunted up by his friends–or by his enemies.”Elinor, with averted eyes, listened politely, but with no encouraging display of interest.“But let us be sure he is not within hearing,” Pats added, and he stepped to the door and looked about. ”
John Ames Mitchell,
The Pines of Lory — VI. The Secret of the Pines
(1901)
“ Venturing to glance at her face, he saw there were no signs of anger, only a look of anxiety.“I will tell you just what I think, Miss Marshall, and you can act accordingly. I shall, of course, do whatever you wish. But, as nearly as I can judge, we are prisoners until we can get away by tramping through the wilderness.” ”
