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"What will Maurice do, now that he can't enter the army as he intended?" asked Annon, who now sat erect, so full of interest was he. "Marry Octavia, and come to his own, I hope." "An excellent little arrangement, but Miss Treherne may object," said Annon, rising with sudden kindling of the eye. "I think not, if no one interferes.
"You are very kind; I'll do my best. I wish Mrs. Snowdon would come, if she is coming; I've an engagement at two, and Frank will look tragical if I'm not ready. He is teaching me billiards, and I really like the game, though I never thought I should." "That looks well. I hope you'll learn a double lesson, and Annon find a docile pupil in both."
Hanc unice supremam omnium legem esse contendebat; deliberata constautia perfectissime colendam. De aliis et seipso sentiebat: ut quoties criminis reos ad poenas letales damnatos audiret, semper cogitaret, saspe diceret: "Quis dixerat annon me sint melioresi Utique, si ipse melior, id non mihi auctori tribuendum esse, palam aio, confiteor; sed ita largienti Deo." Orig. Edit.
My cousin's manner just now, her dislike of Annon, her new shyness with me; it may be true, and if it is Heaven help me what am I saying! I must not hope, nor wish, nor dream; I must renounce and forget." He leaned his head upon his hand, and sat so still Mrs. Snowdon rejoined him, pale, but calm and self-possessed.
Snowdon's eyes softened with a sudden glance of pity for one cousin and admiration for the other, for she knew the facts. "Major Royston, my father's friend, and Frank Annon, my own. Do you know him?" asked Sir Jasper. "No." "Then allow me to make him happy by presenting him, may I?" "Not now. I'd rather see your cousin." "Thanks, you are very kind. I'll bring him over."
Annon, and before strangers to be less attentive and affectionate to Maurice. You mean it kindly, but it looks ill, and causes disagreeable remarks." "Who blames me for being devoted to my cousin? Can I ever do enough to repay him for his devotion? Mamma, you forget he saved your son's life." Indignant tears filled the girl's eyes, and she spoke passionately, forgetting that Mrs.
"To my regard for the young lady, my wish to save her from an unworthy man." "Do you mean Treherne?" asked Annon, more and more amazed. "I do. Octavia must not marry a gambler!" "My dear lady, you labor under some mistake; Treherne is by no means a gambler. I owe him no goodwill, but I cannot hear him slandered." "You are generous, but I am not mistaken.
Pardon my frankness for Octavia's sake; she is a fine creature, and I long to see her given to one worthy of her. I am a woman to read faces quickly; I know that your suit does not prosper as you would have it, and I desire to help you. May I?" "Indeed you may, and command any service of me in return. But to what do I owe this unexpected friendliness?" cried Annon, both grateful and surprised.
She gave him a comprehensive glance, daintily settled his cravat, brushed back a truant lock, and, with a maternal air that was charming, said, "My boy is always elegant, and I'm proud of him. Now we'll go in." But with her hand on the curtain she paused, saying quickly, as a voice reached her, "Who is that?" "Frank Annon. Didn't you know he was coming?" Maurice eyed her keenly.
With an air of determination Annon faced the major, whose keen eyes had read the truth which he had but newly confessed to himself. Major Royston smiled as he listened, and said briefly, as steps approached, "Do your best. Maurice will win." "We shall see," returned Annon between his teeth. Here their host entered, and the subject of course was dropped.
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