It was arranged that the doctor and his late patient should remain in
the vicinity of Bellevue until the following day, when Vernon would
convey Emily to her home. They were accordingly landed at the Red
Church, and Vernon proceeded to New Orleans.
Maxwell greeted him with a cordiality which showed the interest he felt
in the scheme, the consummation of which would realize his dreams of
luxurious indulgence. They wended their way, without loss of time, up
the street, deciding that Vernon should at once broach the proposition
to Emily of going up to Bellevue. The attorney, when they had arrived
within a short distance of the office, directed Vernon to proceed alone,
agreeing to meet him at a coffee-room in the neighborhood.
On reaching the office, a new difficulty was presented. The inflexible
guardian of Emily refused to allow Vernon to see her, stoutly persisting
that De Guy would not permit it. Vernon was obliged to resort to Maxwell
in this dilemma, who, affirming that he did not wish Emily to know of
his presence in town, had kept the secret from the negress.
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