The Man Between, an International Romance by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
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into family affairs and family quarrels.'
Basil had seated mother, and was standing with one hand on the back of her chair, and he did not answer Bryce--there was no need, father answered quick enough. He said Mr. Stanhope had asked to become one of the family, and for his part he would welcome him freely; and then he asked mother if she was of his mind, and mother smiled and reached her hand backward to Basil. Then father kissed me again, and somehow Basil's arm was round me, and I know I looked lovely-- almost like a bride! Oh, Ethel, it was just heavenly!" "I am sure it was. Did Bryce leave the room then?" "Yes; he went out in a passion, declaring he would never notice me again. This morning at breakfast I said I was sorry Bryce felt so hurt, but father was sure Bryce would find plenty of consolation in the fact that his disapproval of my choice would excuse him from giving me a wedding present. You know Bryce is a mean little miser!" "On the contrary, I thought he was very; luxurious and extravagant." |
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