Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Articles in the Morning Post

Here's what physics buffs read in that day's Morning Post: Have you ever watched the sun set at sea level?Yes, it is possible to see.So, did you watch it until the upper half of the sun's disk was submerged in the water, which means it was about to disappear altogether?No doubt, chances are you have, too.So, when the skies are clear, have you ever noticed what happens just as this luminous object emits its final rays?no.Well, as soon as you get a chance in the future - and there are not many such opportunities - to make such observations, you will find that what hits your eyes is not what people call red light, but "green light." "Light," an incredible green which no painter can bring out in his palette; and in nature, no color is found in the richest variety of vegetation, or in the clearest sea. Same with this green!If there is green in heaven, it may be this green. It is undoubtedly the true green of hope!

This was the article in the Morning Post, which Miss Campbell held in her hand when she entered the hall.The article piqued her interest.In an excited tone, she read to the two uncles the excerpts in the above-mentioned article that praised the beauty of the "green light" vividly. However, Miss Campbell did not tell them that this green light was related to an ancient legend, and until now she has not grasped the mystery of this unexplained legend originating in the Highlands of Scotland. Its content is roughly as follows: The efficacy of this green light Yes, those who see it will no longer do wrong things emotionally, because its appearance destroys lies and illusions; whoever is lucky enough to see it will see his own heart as the same as the hearts of others Clearly.

May the Highland girl be forgiven for the poetic indiscretion reawakened by the article in the Morning Post! Sam and Sib were both staring and transfixed as they listened to Miss Campbell.Until now, they have not seen the green light, and they take it for granted that no one in the world has ever seen it.This does not seem to have been Helena's idea, but she is unique in claiming to connect the most important action of her life with the phenomenon of observation. "Ah! Is this the green light that people often say?" Sam asked, shaking his head lightly. "Yes," replied Miss Campbell.

"Is this what you have to see?" Seab asked. "If I want to see it, I need your permission, two uncles, I hope the sooner the better, if you are not angry!" "After you saw it...?" "Then we may speak of Mr. Aristobulus Ursy Claus." Sam and Sib secretly looked at each other and smiled slyly. "Then let's go see the green light," said one. "Don't waste a moment!" another added. When they were about to open the windows of the hall, Miss Campbell stopped them with her hand. "Wait until the sun goes down to observe," she said.

"So tonight..." said Sam. "May the sun set at the level of the clearest sea," said Miss Campbell. "After supper, the three of us will go to Rosenhead Point," said Sebb. "Or we'll just go up to the tower of the villa and look out," said Sam. "Whether at Rosenhead Head or from the tower, all we can see is the sea level on the Firth of Clyde coast. But we have to watch the setting sun from the junction of water and sky. But, uncles, you But I can't wait to let me face this sea level where I can't see the green light!" Miss Campbell smiled, but spoke gravely, and the Melville brothers could not help being anxious.

"Maybe there is no need to be so anxious?" Sam said on his lips, but he was eager for her to see the green light in his heart. Sibb also chimed in: "We still have time." Miss Campbell shook her head slightly, and said: "We won't have much time, and it's very short." "Whether it was in the interest of Aristobulus Ursyklaus . . . " said Sam. "His happiness seems to be based on the observation of green light," Sibb said. "No, it's because we're in August, Uncle! There's going to be a cloud over Scotland soon, and that's why we're going to make the most of the beautiful evenings we have left in late summer and early autumn! When we Going?" asked Miss Campbell.

There is no doubt that Miss Campbell will have to see the green light this year, and if so, time will be tight.To set off at once to some place on the west coast of Scotland, to settle comfortably there, and to watch the sun go down every evening and see its last rays, was the business before us, without a day's delay. Perhaps Miss Campbell had a chance of fulfilling her somewhat quaint wish, if the sky were favorable for observing the phenomenon--a remote chance--so the Morning Post reported. The most well-informed newspaper is not without reason. First, one would have to pick out a spot on the west coast where the phenomenon can be seen, but then, one would have to head out of the Firth of Clyde.

In fact, the entire Firth of Clyde is full of obstacles blocking the view: Keeler de Boot, the Isle of Arran, the Knappard and Cantil peninsulas, the Isle of Jura, the Isle of Islay, the geological The scattered rocks of the period are scattered in the sea, forming a chain of islands across the entire western half of Argyll.It is impossible to find a stretch of sea level where you can see the sunset. If you don't want to leave Scotland, then, you'll have to go as far south or north as you can, and find an unobstructed spot before the autumn evening fog sets in. It didn't matter to Miss Campbell where she went, whether it was the Irish coast, the French coast, or the Spanish coast, or the Portuguese coast, as long as she could see that luminous orb, see its last rays.No matter what the Melville brothers thought, they had to be with her!

The two uncles exchanged glances as quickly as diplomats, and then hastily took over the conversation. "Then, dear Helena," said Sam. "There is nothing easier than granting your wishes, let's go to Oban!" "I'm sure there's no better place than Orban," added Sieb. "To Oban," asked Miss Campbell, "can you see the level of the sea?" "More than one!" Sam shouted. "One! There are two!" cried Seb. "Great, let's go!" said one. "It's not too late to go after three days," said the other, who thought it necessary to make a slight concession.

"No, to-morrow," replied Miss Campbell.At the sound of the bell announcing dinner, she rose from her chair. "Tomorrow, yes, tomorrow!" said Sam. "We wish we were there by now!" interjected Sieb. They speak the truth.Why are the old brothers in such a hurry?For Aristobulus Ursey Claus had been on holiday at Oban for a fortnight, and Miss Campbell, who knew nothing of it, would meet there among the scholars chosen by the Melville brothers. elite.The brothers didn't have the slightest doubt about it.They were clever enough to think that Miss Campbell, exhausted by vain watching the sunset, would at last give up her wild fancies and take her fiancé's by her own.Although she has misgivings about the young scholar, she will eventually become one with him.The presence of Aristobulus Urseyklaus certainly did not embarrass her.

"Bette! Beth! Beth! Betsy! Betty!" The string of names rang again in the hall.This time Mrs. Beth showed up and was told to pack up and go on a long journey tomorrow. Must act quickly.The pointer of the barometer stayed at 30 inches and 3/10 (769 mm), indicating a period of good weather.If you leave tomorrow morning, you will arrive in Oban in good weather and watch the sunset. Naturally, on this day, Mrs. Beth and Partridge were the busiest people in the villa tank before departure.The housekeeper's forty-seven keys jingled in her skirt pocket like the bells of a Spanish mule.There are so many cabinets and kitchens, so many drawers have to be opened and closed!Perhaps the Helensburgh cottages will be empty for a long time?Shouldn't Miss Campbell's capricious character be taken into consideration?What does this charming guy want to do after seeing the green light?What if the green light played hide-and-seek and shyly refused to show up?What if Oban's sea level is cloudy and the green light cannot be observed?What if you had to go further south on the coast of Scotland, to England or Ireland, or even to mainland Europe to find a new vantage point?It's already decided to leave tomorrow, but when will we return to the villa?One month from now, or six months, one year, ten years? "Why do you want to see that green light?" Mrs. Beth asked Partridge who was helping. "I don't know either," Partridge replied. "But it should be a matter of importance. Our mistress has her own reasons for everything, and you know that well, Mavourneen." Mavourneen is a common Scottish idiom, like the word "dear" in French, and the housekeeper is happy for Partridge to call her that. "Partridge," she said, "I think, as you do, that there is something secret in Miss Campbell's wild idea." "What secret?" "Oh, who knows! Either she wants to veto it flatly, or at least she wants to put the marriage plan proposed by her two uncles on hold as much as possible." "Honestly," Partridge continued, "I don't understand why Mr. Melville is so interested in that Mr. Ursey Claus! Is that man really a good match for our lady?" ?” "Undoubtedly," replied Mrs. Bess. "If the man was only half her size, she would never marry him at all. She would kiss both uncles on the cheek and reject them in a very genteel way. Then the uncles would be very I wonder why I would consider making this person your lady's fiancé. I don't think this person's marriage proposal will make any sense at all!" "I thought so too, Mavourneen!" "You see, Partridge, Miss Campbell's heart is like this drawer, locked securely with a safety lock. Only she has the key to open it, and if anyone else wants to open it, she must take out the drawer." a key..." "Or steal the key from her!" said Partridge, laughing and approving. "No one can steal her, unless she herself will let others take it!" said Mrs. Bess. "If the lady will marry this Mr. Ursey Claus, the wind will blow my kerchief up to the steeple of St. Mungo's belfry!" "He's a Southerner! If he was born in Scotland, he must live south of the Tweed!" Mrs. Bess shook her head.The two Scots got along very well.It is difficult to make them see the lowlands as part of the old Caledonian, although there are treaties between the alliances.In short, they were not at all approving of the marriage. They sincerely hope that Campbell finds a soul mate.But if it was this person, it would be too unsatisfactory for them. "Ah, Partridge!" argued Mrs. Bess. "The old customs of the mountain people are still most suitable. The traditions of our old family have made the marriages of the past happier than they are today!" "You couldn't be more right, Mavourneen!" said Partridge solemnly. "Back then people were looking for happiness more in their hearts than in their pockets! Money, nice as it is, but love is priceless!" "Yes, Partridge. Get to know each other! Do you remember the St. Ola Temple Fair in Kirkovo? It started in early August. During this period, young people form pairs, and people call these pairs of young men and women 'early August' Brother and sister!' Said they are brothers, isn't that euphemistically telling you that they will become husband and wife? No, we are now in August, the time when the temple fair was held in the past!" "I hope they can hear you !” said Partridge. "Mr. Sam and Mr. Seab, if they had been associated with a gentle and noble Scotch woman, they would not have the common destiny today. And now Miss Campbell has two aunts!" Yes, Partridge," said Mrs Beth. "But to try to marry Miss Campbell to Mr Ursey Claus today would be to raise the waters of the Firth of Clyde from Helensburgh to Glasgow, if their union does not break within a week!" No need! Going into the possible troubles of intimacy that the vanished custom of Kirkovo permitted, it must be said that Mrs. Bess had a point.But, in any case, Miss Campbell and Mr. Ursey Krause were not brother and sister at all in early August, and even if they were married one day, the newlyweds did not know each other, and did not stand the test of the temple of St. Ola.In any case, the temple fair is for business, not marriage, despite the reluctance of Lady Bess and Partridge.The two of them were chatting with their mouths, but there was no delay in their hands. The time of departure has been set, and the place for vacation has also been selected.In the "Travel and Holiday" column of tomorrow's high-life newspaper, the names of the Melville brothers and Miss Campbell would be included in the list of thalassotherapy resorts in Oban.But how this trip should go is an open question.There are two different routes to Oban, about a hundred miles northwest of Glasgow, on the Strait of Mull.The first road is by land, first to Bowling, through Dunbarton, along the right bank of the River Lewyn to Barronque on Loch Lomond; through this most beautiful lake in Scotland with more than thirty islets , traveling in the country of Rob Roy and Robert Bruce, following the footsteps left by Mark Greg and Mark Falin by the lake, came to Dalmarin; After the first baptism of the Grampian Mountains, the tourist walks through narrow valleys full of heath, fir, oak, larch and birch, and finally reaches Oban in awe. .The coast of Oban is unmatched by the most pleasant coasts in the whole Atlantic. It will be an intoxicating journey to take, one that everyone who travels in Scotland has or should take.But you can't see the sea level if you walk this way.It was in vain for the Melville brothers to advise Miss Campbell to follow this course. The second road is the waterway, which includes both inland navigation and sea navigation.Take a boat down the Clyde River to the Firth of Clyde, and then sail among the dotted islands, large and small, which are connected in one piece in the bay, like a slender hand with exposed joints.Heading up the water from the right side of the palm, you arrive at the Port of Oban.This was the road Miss Campbell had set her heart on.The beauty of Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine no longer appealed to her.Furthermore, across the islands in the sea, away from the straits and bays, the waterline can be seen appearing to the west.So, at the end of this trip, if there is no mist on the sea level, you may still be able to see the green light that lasts only a fifth of a second when the sun sets. "You know, Uncle Sibb," said Miss Campbell. "You know that too, Uncle Sam. It only takes a moment to see the green light! If I've seen what I want to see, the trip is over, and there's no point in going to Oban." This was not something the Melville brothers wanted to see.They wanted to live in Oban for a while—for reasons that were well known—and they didn't want the premature appearance of the Green Light to derail their plans. However, since Miss Campbell had a decisive say and decided to go by water, the brothers abandoned the land route. "Go to hell, this damn green light!" Sam muttered after Helena left the hall. "And those who imagined the green light!" muttered Sieb.