The Grandissimes by George Washington Cable
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"For you are Aurora." The lady gave a displeased start. "Sir!" "Pardon," said the Cavalier, "if by accident I have hit upon your real name--" She laughed again--a laugh which was as exultantly joyous as it was high-bred. "Ah, my name? Oh no, indeed!" (More work for the Recording Angel.) She turned to her protectress. "Madame, I know you think we should be going home." The senior lady replied in amiable speech, but with sleepy eyes, and the Monk began to lift and unfold a wrapping. As the Cavalier' drew it into his own possession, and, agreeably to his gesture, the Monk and he sat down side by side, he said, in a low tone: "One more laugh before we part." "A monk cannot laugh for nothing." "I will pay for it." |
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