The Imaginary Marriage by Henry St. John Cooper
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"Down by the pond, I think," he said, with an attempt at airiness.
"In a moment you will make me angry. You know what I wish to know. Did you propose to Marjorie, Hugh?" "Did I--" He seemed astonished. "Did I what?" "Propose to Marjorie! Good heavens, man, isn't that why I sent you there?" "I certainly did not propose to her. How on earth could I?" "There is no reason on earth why you should not have proposed to her that I can see." "But there is one that I can see." He paused. "A man can't invite a young woman to marry him--when he is already married!" It was out! He scarcely dared to look at her. Lady Linden said nothing; she sat down. "Hugh!" She had found breath and words at last. "Hugh Alston! Did I hear you aright?" "I believe you did!" "You mean to tell me that you--you are a married man?" He nodded. He realised that he was not a good liar. |
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