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Irene looked at her an instant, and held her breath; she had seen only one other head which resembled that she knew the purplish waving hair, and gliding up to her she exclaimed "Electra! Electra Grey!" The orphan turned, and they were locked in a tight embrace. "Oh, Irie! I am so glad to see you. I have been here so long, and looked for you so often, that I had almost despaired.
Money removes a great many things, Irie, but unfortunately we haven't it." "The trip would not cost much; suppose you speak to Russell about it." "Much or little it will require more than we can possibly spare. Everything is so high, we can barely live as it is. But I must go in; my aunt is waiting for me." They shook hands and Irene walked on.
I know very well what that ring means, and I cannot accept it. Release my hand; I tell you I won't wear it." "Come, Hugh; you have not a moment to spare; the carriage is waiting." Mr. Huntingdon threw open the door, having heard every word that had passed. Hugh dropped the ring in his vest-pocket and rose. "Well, Irie, I suppose I must bid you farewell.
Irie, my beauty, I wish you would love me more; you are so cold. Won't you try?" He leaned down to kiss her, but she turned her face hastily away and answered resolutely "No, I can't love you other than as my cousin; I would not, if I could. I do not think it would be right, and I won't promise to try. Father has no right to give me to you, or to anybody else.
"Yes, if I could command the means." "You have the means; you must employ them. There, I will not take back the money; it is yours." "Don't refuse it, auntie, you will wound Irie," pleaded Electra. There was silence for a few seconds; then Mrs. Aubrey took the hands from her face and said, "Irene, I will accept your generous offer.
He bowed, and shook hands with the stranger, then seized his cousin's fingers and fixed his fine eyes affectionately upon her. "It seems an age since I saw you, Irie. Come, sit down and let me look at you; how stately you have grown, to be sure! More like a queen than ever; absolutely two inches taller since you entered boarding-school. Irie, I am so glad to see you again!"
"Does your majesty suppose I shall be satisfied with the tip of your fingers? Pshaw, Irie! I will have my kiss." He threw his arm round her shoulder, drew down the shielding hands, and kissed her twice. "Oh, Hugh, behave yourself! Miss Louisa Young, my cousin, Hugh Seymour."
"I shall write to you frequently, and I hope that you will be punctual in replying. Irie, give me your left hand just a minute; wear this ring till I come back, to remind you that you have a cousin across the ocean." He tried to force the flashing jewel on her slender finger, but she resisted, and rose, struggling to withdraw her hand. "No, no, Hugh! I can't; I won't.
On arriving at Montreal the girls were left for a few moments in the parlour of the hotel, while Mr. Huntingdon went to register their names. Irene and Louisa stood by the window looking out into the street, when a happy, ringing voice exclaimed "Here you are, at last, Irie! I caught a glimpse of your curls as you passed the dining-room door." She turned to meet her cousin and held out her hand.
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