Now Rolf fulfilled
these conditions; and moreover displayed a decided predilection for Uncle
Titus, who began to feel a most paternal interest spring up in his heart
towards the lad. So gladly did he feel it, that as he strode through the
garden, in the light of the shining, starry host, he broke out with,
"Live your life merrily
While the lamp glows;
Ere it can fade and die,
Gather the rose."
For the tune was floating in his memory as he had heard it sung that
morning by the fresh young voices, and out came the joyous notes under
the peaceful heavens.
At the cottage window, Aunt Ninette stood looking out for her husband; and
as she heard his voice singing this merry melody, it was with nothing
short of amazement that she said to herself, "Can that be Uncle Titus?"
CHAPTER IX.
"WHAT MUST BE, MUST BE."
Time passed quickly at the two houses, in this new and happy
companionship.
"Another week gone already!" and "Sunday again so soon!" were the
exclamations heard on every side, as each week went by.
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