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I will venture to say that I am far happier than you, Talbot," said Mr. Clendon, his dark eyes scanning the careworn face of the Marquess. "I have my niche in the world; I earn my living, such as it is; I am free from care; I have enough laid by to save me from a pauper's grave, while you " "Oh, I'm unhappy enough, I'll admit," said the Marquess, with a deep sigh.
Clendon went down to his own room, almost as barely furnished as Celia's had become; and he stood for a moment or two looking round it with a sigh; then he took up his worn hat and stick, and went out. With bent head, and eyes fixed on the pavement, he made his way to Grosvenor Square; and, mounting the steps of one of the largest of the houses, rang the bell.
She will give you no trouble; she will do her duty; for she is a lady, and a pure, high-minded girl. Will you do this for me, Talbot?" "You know that you've no need to ask," said the Marquess. "Do you mean to tell me this is all I can do, that you will permit me to do?" "That is all," said Mr. Clendon, quietly. "I am much obliged to you. Yes; I am sincerely, unaffectedly grateful.
The Marquess took the paper, passing his hand over his eyes, as if he were dazed, and read the few lines which had cost Celia her last penny. "Got it?" asked Mr. Clendon. "Well, now, I want you to write an answer to it, Talbot, and offer her a situation." Lord Sutcombe dropped into his chair, his head sunk in his hands. "What kind of situation?" he asked, looking up.
Then he felt he could bring the conversation back to themselves. "I am so glad you are happy. I got your address I can see you are wondering how I got it from another friend of yours, Mr. Clendon, a remarkably nice old gentleman who was extremely kind to me. Of course, I went to Brown's Buildings the day I arrived." She blushed and her eyes were downcast for a moment.
After three or four had shewn off in this way, they determined they must have something to eat, saying that I had promised them rice and sugar, and they ought to have it. Mr. Clendon, however, persuaded them to give one of their feast-dances. The performers consisted of about fifteen old, and as many young persons, whom they arranged in close order.
Besides, you are a friend of hers, and that's quite enough to make me want to know more of you." "Then come to me when you return," said Mr. Clendon. "But do not let me trespass on your time, Mr. Green; you must have other claims, those of your people, your parents." "Haven't any, sir," answered Derrick, gravely.
"Of course, I'll do it I feel, confused. Little wonder! What kind of situation? I suppose you have planned it all? I am trying to follow you, to interest myself; but I can only think of you!" "Yes; I have formed some kind of plan," said Mr. Clendon, in his low, vibrant voice. "There is the library at Thexford.
Derrick looked from one to the other and bit his lip. "That packet is a confidential one," he said; "but" moved by an impulse he could not understand "I am willing that Mr. Clendon shall open it. It has passed out of my hands. I suppose I have no right to it," he added, rather bitterly. "I made the proposition to save time," said Mr. Jacobs. "There is the packet, your lordship."
Lord Sutcombe. Of course, you have heard of him?" Mr. Clendon nodded affirmatively. "He is well known." "Though I had no hope of getting the situation, I sent some letters of poor Mr. Bishop's as testimonials, and this morning oh, it is almost incredible I received this letter, informing me that my testimonials were satisfactory, and that I had obtained the post. And what do you think it is?
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