Dorothy's Triumph
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Raymond Evelyn. Dorothy's Triumph
CHAPTER I. ON THE TRAIN
CHAPTER II. AT OLD BELLVIEU AGAIN
CHAPTER III. DOROTHY MEETS HERR DEICHENBERG
CHAPTER IV. THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIP
CHAPTER V. THE CAMP IN THE MOUNTAINS
CHAPTER VI. A CRY IN THE NIGHT
CHAPTER VII. UNWELCOME VISITORS
CHAPTER VIII. THE JOURNEY HOME
CHAPTER IX. THE FIRST LESSON
CHAPTER X. HERR DEICHENBERG’S CONCERT
CHAPTER XI. CHRISTMAS AT BELLVIEU
CHAPTER XII. MR. LUDLOW’S OFFER
CHAPTER XIII. IN THE METROPOLIS
CHAPTER XIV. THE STORM
CHAPTER XV. DOROTHY’S TRIUMPH
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“Oh, Aunt Betty, Aunt Betty!” cried Dorothy, as she leaped from the carriage and dashed across the lawn toward the steps, followed more leisurely by Jim. “I just can’t wait to get to you!”
Aunt Betty gave an hysterical little laugh and folded the girl in her arms with such a warmth of affection that tears sprang into Dorothy’s eyes.
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“Has it – has it anything to do with Uncle Seth?” the girl queried, a slight tremor in her voice. Somehow, she felt that the death of the “Learned Blacksmith,” with whom Aunt Betty had been so intimate for years, had been responsible in a measure for the present poor state of her health.
“Yes; it has to do with your Uncle Seth, poor man. His death, as you have probably imagined, was a great shock to me. I felt as though I had lost a brother. And then, the news of his demise came so suddenly. It was his dearest wish that you become a great musician. You will remember how he encouraged and developed your talent while we were at Deerhurst, arranging with Mr. Wilmot to give you lessons? He has frequently expressed himself as not being satisfied with your progress. Shortly before his death I had a letter from him, in which he urged me to employ one of the best violin teachers in Baltimore for you at the end of your course at Oak Knowe. I feel it is a small favor, to grant, dear, so if you are still of the notion that you were intended for a great violinist, I have decided to give you a chance to show your mettle.”
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