Those old Gordons are a queer pair . I liked them , though . They are strong and staunch -- good friends , bitter enemies . They were sorry that I could not help Kilmeny , but I saw plainly that old Thomas Gordon thought that I had been meddling with predestination in attempting it . '' Eric smiled mechanically . `` I must go up and see Kilmeny . You 'll excuse me , wo n't you , David ? My books are there -- help yourself . '' But when Eric reached the Gordon house he saw only old Janet , who told him that Kilmeny was in her room and refused to see him . `` She thought you would come up , and she left this with me to give you , Master . '' Janet handed him a little note . It was very brief and blotted with tears . `` Do not come any more , Eric , '' it ran . `` I must not see you , because it would only make it harder for us both . You must go away and forget me . You will be thankful for this some day . I shall always love and pray for you . '' `` KILMENY . '' `` I MUST see her , '' said Eric desperately . `` Aunt Janet , be my friend .
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