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Updated: May 12, 2025
Percival, the hater of mill supplies, brought in a card, which he handed, with the manner of one bearing a cartel, to Blue-Tie. "Olivia De Ormond," read Blue-Tie from the card. He looked inquiringly at his cousin. "Why not have her in," said Black-Tie, "and bring matters to a conclusion?"
You remember, it is a tradition of the family, that no Carteret ever failed in chivalry to a lady or failed to keep his word when it was given." Then Blue-Tie, with frank decision showing on his countenance, turned to Miss De Ormond. "Olivia," said he, "on what date will you marry me?" Before she could answer, Black-Tie again interposed.
I I believed him and and I liked him." She cast a soft, entrancing glance at Blue-Tie from under her long eyelashes. "And the price?" went on Black-Tie, inexorably. "Ten thousand dollars," said the lady, sweetly. "Or " "Or the fulfillment of the engagement to marry." "I think it is time," interrupted Blue-Tie, "for me to be allowed to say a word or two.
"Have you anything in the way of a proposition to make?" asked Black-Tie. Miss De Ormond looked reflectively at the neat toe of one of her dull kid-pumps. "I had a proposal made to me," she said. "If the proposal sticks it cuts out the proposition. Let's have that settled first." "Well, as far as " began Blue-Tie. "Excuse me, cousin," interrupted Black-Tie, "if you don't mind my cutting in."
Then the gentlemen drew leather-upholstered seats conveniently near, and spoke of the weather. "Yes," said she, "I noticed it was warmer. But I mustn't take up too much of your time during business hours. That is," she continued, "unless we talk business." She addressed her words to Blue-Tie, with a charming smile. "Very well," said he. "You don't mind my cousin being present, do you?
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