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But, my dear Thomas," she proceeded, turning to him, "let me
ask, do you remember mamma? If she were now here, how her affectionate
heart would rejoice! Do you remember her my dear Thomas?"
"Not distinctly," he replied; "something of a pale, handsome woman comes
occasionally like a dream of my childhood to my imagination--a graceful
woman, with auburn hair, and a melancholy look, I think."
"You--do," replied Lucy, as her eyes sparkled, "you do remember her;
that is exactly a sketch of her--gentle, benignant, and affectionate,
with a fixed sorrow mingled with resignation in her face. Yes, you
remember her!"
"Now, Lucy," said her father, who never could bear any particular
allusion to his wife; "now that you have seen your brother, I think
you may withdraw, at least for the present. He and I have matters
of importance to talk of; and you know you will have enough of him
again--plenty of time to hear his past history, which, by the way, I am
as anxious to hear as you are. You may now withdraw, my love.


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