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The Last of the Mohicans

which bore some slight resemblance to the melody of the
singer.
The effect of so strange an echo on David may better
be imagined than described. His eyes opened as if he

doubted their truth; and his voice became instantly mute
in excess of wonder. A deep-laid scheme, of
communicating some important intelligence to Heyward,
was driven from his recollection by an emotion which
very nearly resembled fear, but which he was fain to
believe was admiration. Under its influence, he exclaimed
aloud: ‘She expects you, and is at hand"; and precipitately
left the cavern.

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