Miss Caprice by St. George Rathborne
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the would-be hero of the occasion," remarks John, and this fact induces
both of them to laugh. On the whole they feel so happy that it is hard to bear a grudge even against the veteran who has been baffled by fate. Lady Ruth cannot forget that Sir Lionel gave many evidences of being in love with her, and a woman is apt to forgive even a fault in a man who professes to have sinned for her, to have even given up honor in the hope of winning her favor. "I have arranged a little scheme whereby I hope to pay Sir Lionel back in his own coin," says the young Chicagoan, grimly. "Why, John, I thought you said just now that you could forgive him. Now you pretend to be quite blood-thirsty." "Oh, no; not that. I'm looking out for the poor fellow. He's gone it alone quite long enough, and I want to see him caught." "Caught? Explain, please. Perhaps I'm a little obtuse, but really, under the circumstances--" "Yes, I know. It's all excusable, my dear girl. In plain English I want to see the veteran married." "Married?" "And I shall take upon myself the task of selecting the girl who will rule him hereafter." |
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