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Queechy, Volume II by Elizabeth Wetherell
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momentarily to hear the company strike up, 'Sparkling and
Bright.' "

"They should have done that some time ago, Miss Constance,"
said the gentleman.

Which compliment, however, Constance received with hardly
disguised scorn, and turned her attention again to Mr.
Carleton.

"I trust I do not need presentation," said his voice and his
smile at once, as he presented himself to Fleda.

How little he needed it, the flash of feeling which met his
eyes said sufficiently well. But apparently the feeling was a
little too deep, for the colour mounted, and the eyes fell,
and the smile suddenly died on the lips. Mr. Thorn came up to
them, and releasing her hand, Mr. Carleton stepped back and
permitted him to lead her away.

"What do think of _that_ face?" said Constance, finding herself
a few moments after at his side.

" 'That' must define itself," said he, "or I can hardly give a
safe answer."

"What face? Why, I mean, of course, the one Mr. Thorn carried
off just now."

"You are her friend, Miss .Constance," he said, coolly. "May I
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