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But now, in the later stages of Hamil's rapid convalescence which is characteristic of a healthy recovery from that unpleasant malady, Malcourt avoided the cottage, even ceased to inquire; and Hamil had never asked to see him, although, for appearance' sake, he knew that he must do so very soon. Wayward and Constance Palliser were visiting Mrs. Ascott at Pride's Fall; young Mrs.
I tell you, Shiela, things look better," he said cheerily. As in similar cases of the same disease Hamil's progress toward recovery was scarcely appreciable for a fortnight or so, then, danger of reinfection practically over, convalescence began with the new moon of May.
They seemed to be conversing very earnestly; once she threw back her pretty head and laughed unrestrainedly, and the clear sound of it floated up to him through the late sunshine; and once she shook her head emphatically, and once he saw her lay her hand on Hamil's arm an impulsive gesture, as though to enforce her words, but it was more like a caress.
If there's unhappiness and pain to be borne, we've got to bear it we alone " "And Hamil. All three of us." She looked at him desperately; read in his cool gaze that she could not deceive him, and remained silent. "What about Hamil's unhappiness?" repeated Malcourt slowly. "If if he has any, he requires no instruction how to bear it."
Now you may see the result of our understanding," nodding toward her amazingly youthful husband. "Beautiful, isn't it?" observed Cardross, still looking through his field-glasses. "There's a baby-show next week and I'll enter if you like, my dear." Mrs. Cardross smiled and took Hamil's hand flat between her fair, pudgy palms.
A curry had started it; a midnight golden-buck superimposed upon a miniature mince pie had, to his grief and indignation, continued an outrageous conspiracy against his liver begun by the shock of Hamil's illness.
Hamil's face hardened. "Until he asked me I never supposed any man could ever want to marry me. I took it for granted.... He was Gray's friend; I had always known him.... He had been silly sometimes. He asked me to marry him. Then he asked me again. "I was a débutante that winter, and we were rehearsing some theatricals for charity which I had to go through with.... And he asked me to marry him.
It's diff'rently with scullin boats, which is a manly sport, and I can only explain Mr. Hamil's resunt defeat in this country on the grounds that he wasn't used to British water. I hope this explanation will be entirely satisfact'ry to all. As I remarked afore, I'm gettin' on well. I'm aware that I'm in the great metrop'lis of the world, and it doesn't make me onhappy to admit the fack.
"I always expected you'd find your level," he observed. "Yes, I'll find it," mused Malcourt, "as soon as I know what it ought to be. Under pressure it is difficult to ascertain such things; one's true level may be higher or lower. My father and I have often discussed this matter and the ethics of straight shooting." Hamil's eyes narrowed.
"But," he threw back over his shoulder, "you'd better acquire the rudiments of a figure before you go a-courting Alida Ascott." And left Portlaw sitting petrified in his wadded chair. Malcourt strolled on, a humorously malicious smile hovering near his eyes, but his face grew serious as he glanced up at Hamil's window.
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