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Fräulein Mozer's inclination to a sentimental view of life, and Caffyn's tendency to see a rival in every one, had quickened their insight respectively; but Mabel herself, though girls are seldom the last to discover such symptoms, had never thought of Vincent as a possible lover, for which his own undemonstrative manner and procrastination were chiefly to blame.
Featherstone was only too glad to see Caffyn discomfited, but all she did was to say stiffly, 'Oh, pray don't consider my feelings, Mr. Holroyd! Vincent's indignation was enough in itself to make him merciless, and then, as a matter of policy, he was determined to disable the enemy to the utmost. Everything that had come to his knowledge of Caffyn's proceedings he now exposed with biting irony.
He thought chiefly during their wanderings of Mabel, and her smile and words at parting, and in this occupation he was so pleasantly absorbed that it was impossible to rouse him by any means short of the rudest awakening. And by-and-by a curious change took place in Caffyn's feelings towards him; in spite of himself the virulence of his hatred began to abate.
He would have been justified in taking a high standpoint from which to deal with him since whatever his own errors had been, they would never be revealed now but somehow, he adopted an almost conciliatory tone. 'The fact is, he replied, with an embarrassed cough, 'it's about that letter of Holroyd's. Caffyn's face slightly changed. 'The devil it is! he said.
They were going home next day, he had better come with them. Featherstone having interposed icily, 'Mr. Mrs. Featherstone had to hear this invitation and Caffyn's instant acceptance of it with what philosophy she might.
She merely said that Mrs Cork had been very impertinent, and that they must look out for other rooms. Madge instantly recollected Great Ormond Street, but she did not know the number, and oddly enough she had completely forgotten Mrs Caffyn's name.
Nothing! why, if I was to let you pay, it would just look as if I'd trapped you here to get something out of you. Pay! no, not a penny. 'I can afford very well to pay, but if it vexes you I will not offer anything. I don't know how to thank you enough. Madge took Mrs Caffyn's hand in hers and pressed it firmly.
'This is the high-minded gentleman who, acting under a keen sense of duty, has chosen to denounce Mr. Ashburn just now, he concluded. The victory was won. Caffyn's face was livid as he heard him he had never foreseen such black ingratitude as this, and it upset all his calculations.
She was anxious to confirm Madge's story, and Mrs Caffyn's confidence. Clara desired to go also, but Mrs Hopgood would not leave Madge alone, and the expense of a double fare was considered unnecessary. When Mrs Hopgood came to Letherhead on her return, the coach was full inside, and she was obliged to ride outside, although the weather was cold and threatening.
The room was being cleared accordingly, when Vincent saw his hostess coming with Caffyn in his direction, and heard her say, 'Well, I will ask Mr. Holroyd then if you wish it! She seemed excited and annoyed, and he thought Caffyn's face bore an odd expression of triumph. He waited for the question with a heavy anticipation. 'Mr. Caffyn tells me you're quite an authority, began Mrs.
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