"It will all come right," I said to myself, "as soon as these Englishmen have left the island." But then my mind reverted to the Fixed Period, and to the fast-approaching time for Crasweller's deposition. This had made Jack more than ever intent on beating Sir Kennington, but had not as yet had the effect which Eva had intended. But I could see now that Eva had merely played him off against Jack, thinking thereby to induce the younger swain to speak his mind. And Sir Kennington himself had, I think, been in earnest before the days of the cricket-match. He had thought so much of the English baronet as to have been cowed and quenched by his grandeur. Not much had been seen or heard of Grundle during the match, and as far as Eva was concerned, he had succumbed as soon as Sir Kennington Oval had appeared upon the scene. But I perceived, though it seemed that he did not, that she was quite prepared to give herself to him, and that there was no real obstacle between him and all the flocks and herds of Little Christchurch. He was like a silly boy, hardly daring to look her in the face, instead of the gallant captain of the band who had triumphed over all obstacles. I was surprised to see that Jack, who was so bold in playing his match, and who had been so well able to hold his own against the Englishmen,-who had been made a hero, and had carried off his heroism so well,-should have been so shamefaced and bashful in regard to Eva. Previous Chapter Next Chapter Chapter VI - The College
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