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He had asked to, the night before; asked if he might come early.... What a morning for bleak December! She went to the window. Islands of rose and lily were softly blooming in the lakes of Eastern light. Heaven was building in the East its spires to rise unto high noon.... His step was on the stair. Beth hurried to the door. She saw his strange smile, and the bundle in his arms.
And a very home, indeed, it presently seemed, when they came to the shack, where Gettysburg, Napoleon, old Dave, and even Algy, the Chinese cook, came forth to give them cordial welcome. Beth was introduced to all as Glenmore Kent and passed inspection. "Brother of Miss Beth Kent," said Van, "who honored us once with a visit to the Monte Cristo fiasco.
"Do you know, girls," said Louise, impressively, "it almost seems as if fate had sent Joe Wegg here to be an instrument in the detection of the murderer and robber of his poor father." "If Joe knew about it, why didn't he track the villain down himself?" inquired Patsy. "Perhaps he hasn't suspected the truth," said Beth.
Then there was a pause. Beth held her breath and heard nothing; but she saw the ship slip back, back down amongst the mountainous waves, which sported with it once or twice, tossed it up, and sucked it down, tossed it again, then suddenly engulfed it.
After dinner Silvia asked Huldah to come in and hear the music, and when Silvia's repertoire was exhausted, we gave our faithful servant all the little details of our trip which Beth had not supplied. "Now tell us, Huldah, how things went along here," said Silvia.
"If it is so disagreeable to be suspected," she said, "what would it be to be found out! And what have you gained by it? What says the Dhammapada? "It is evident that you don't trust me," he said in an injured tone. "Ah, Beth! does the fact that we were boy and girl together not weigh with you?" "Well, it would," Beth said soberly, "even if worldly wisdom were my only guide in life.
"That's why you shouldn't, child," said Nan. "Would my father enjoy preaching my funeral sermon, do you think?" she asked triumphantly. And while they were doubtfully considering this, she began the service. Beth attired in Aunt Mandy's large black shawl was very warm and mournful.
It would have been easy to tell Beth De Graf where her cousin Louise was, and at the same time to assure her that Diana was blameless in the affair; but she could not endure to give her antagonist this satisfaction. Beth began the interview by saying: "What have you done with Louise Merrick?" That was, of course, equal to a declaration of war. Diana was sneering and scornful.
There were also a book and a game for each one. While they were playing with their gifts, Mrs. Rayburn and Bobby's grandfather talked apart, and it was a happy talk, as Ethelwyn and Beth could see when they came up to where they were sitting. When at last it was time to say good-night, Ethelwyn and Beth had a surprise for Bobby's grandfather. It was four silver dollars.
"I must speak of it, Beth. I was treacherous to you. But when you know what I suffered " Her breath failed again for a moment. "I loved him, Beth," she whispered. "Marie!" There was silence for a moment, broken only by Marie's labored breathing. "I loved him, but I knew he did not love me. It was only a fancy of his.
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