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He dreaded to have his suspicions confirmed, and he feared that if this man spoke the truth, such would be the case. "I am listening, Mr. Trevlyn," remarked Castrani. "Excuse me. In order to make you understand my position, I must beg you to indulge me in a little retrospection. You are, doubtless, aware that at one time I was engaged to Miss Margaret Harrison?" "Such was the rumor, sir."
She dropped her head upon her hands, and burst into tears the first she had shed since that terrible night when that blasted revelation had, as she thought, sealed up the fountain of tears forever. Castrani did not seek to sooth her; he judged rightly that she would be better for this abandonment to a woman's legitimate source of relief. She lifted her wet face at last but what a change was there!
Castrani, who came in the morning, approved her decision; and Nurse Day, who was told the whole story, and listened with moist eyes, agreed with them both. So it happened that on the ensuing morning Margie bade farewell to the quiet home which had sheltered her through her bitterest sorrow, and accompanied by Castrani, set forth for New York. She went to her own home first.
It is not that of which I speak, and you need have no apprehension for the future. God helping me, I will never say to you a single word that a brother might not say to a dearly-beloved sister." She put her hand into his. "I wish I could love you, Louis Castrani," she said, solemnly. "You deserve my heart's best affections; but for me love is over! I have had my day, and it is set.
It was sunset when he reached the dwelling of Nurse Day. Margaret was sitting on the veranda, with Leo by her side. The hound ran down to the gate, to give the visitor a joyful greeting, and Margaret descended the steps and held out her hand. She was very kind, almost cordial, for she respected Castrani with her whole heart, and she was pleased to see him. "I am very glad to see you, Mr.
I was going further, but the train I wished to take has been gone some hours, and I must stay here to-night. And on my way, somewhere, my money has been stolen." "Give yourself no more uneasiness. I am only too happy to be of any use to you." The crowd dispersed, and Castrani called a carriage, and put Margie and Leo inside. "Have you any choice of hotels?" "None. I am entirely unacquainted here.
His appearance revived the old story of his devotion to Margaret Harrison, and people began to wonder why she staid away from home so long. As soon as he heard of Castrani's arrival, Archer Trevlyn sought him out. He felt that he had a right to know if his suspicions touching Margie were correct. Castrani received him coldly but courteously.
All her troubles were over this man was a pillar of strength to her weakness. She caught his arm eagerly, and Leo barked with joy, recognizing a friend. "I am so glad to see you, Mr. Castrani!" His countenance lighted instantly. He pressed the hand on his arm. "Thank you, my friend. What service can I render you? Where do you wish to go? Let met act for you." "Oh, thank you if you only will!
She was so weary, that she slept some, with Leo hugged tightly to her breast; for she felt a sense of security in having this faithful friend near her. Breakfast was served in her room, and by-and-by Castrani came up. He spoke to her cheerfully, though he could not fail to notice that some terrible blow had fallen upon her since last he had seen her, gay and brilliant, at a party in New York.
He had in his possession a document which would clear Archer Trevlyn from the foul crime of which he stood convicted in the mind of Margaret Harrison, and, aside from his desire to see justice rendered the man whom he had grown to consider a very dear friend, Castrani felt that it would make Margaret happier to know that the one she had loved and trusted so entirely once, was innocent of the crime imputed to him.
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