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Miss Laniston seemed to be considering the subject. "It is the commonest thing," she said presently, "to make mistakes about matters of this sort. Now, for instance, I once put some questions to you which seemed to indicate that there might be some reason for Sylvia's uneasiness. Didn't you think they pointed that way?" "Yes, I did," I replied. "And have you ever thought of it since?" she asked.
If she believes it is necessary to spend her life in protecting Sylvia from your assaults, she is the woman to spend her life in that way." "What her friends should do," said I, "is to convince her that it is not necessary." Miss Laniston gazed upon me fixedly.
"Well," said Miss Laniston, "you seemed to me, at the time, to be in a decidedly unbalanced state of mind, but I think I acted most unwarrantably in speaking of Marcia as I did. In fact, I often act unwarrantably. It is one of my habits. And to prove it to you, I am going to act unwarrantably again.
Of course this was of no real importance now, but one cannot be brought into relations with such a woman as Marcia Raynor without wanting to know exactly what those relations were. I had far too much prudence, however, to talk on this subject with Sylvia; if I talked with any one I must do it very cautiously. One morning I called upon Miss Laniston.
I was not only jealous but I felt myself the victim of a treacherous insult. It was seven o'clock when I reached Washington, but, although I had arrived at my destination, I could give no thought to the object of my journey until I had discovered the truth about Walkirk. That was all-important. But of whom should I inquire? I could think of no one but Miss Laniston.
Do you think you can fill that position?" I looked at her sternly, and answered: "I have said all upon that point that is necessary to say. When I love a woman, I love her forever." "Very good," said Miss Laniston, "very good; and I dare say your little side flights didn't mean anything at all.
That she could give me any encouragement was not likely, but she might offer me an enheartening sympathy; and, moreover, she was well acquainted with Mother Anastasia, and there were a good many questions I wanted to ask about that lady. I found Miss Laniston at home, but I was obliged to wait a good while before she made her appearance.
"Oh, we can easily make that all right," said I. "Sylvia and I will go to Europe on our bridal trip." As I finished these words Sylvia came into the room, accompanied by Miss Laniston.
I would not allow our baggage to be put on board, for I knew a conference with a lady was likely to be of indefinite duration, and when at last the steamer sailed, I went immediately to Miss Laniston's house to inform you of the fact, and to find out what you proposed to do; but Miss Laniston was not at home, and the servant told me that a gentleman undoubtedly you had left the house nearly an hour before, and his great haste made her think that he was trying to catch a steamer.
When we first spoke of this matter a good while ago I thought that if the Sylvia-Vanderley affair could ever be arranged, it would be a good thing, and I have not changed my opinion. The rest of the letter," said Miss Laniston, folding it as she spoke, "chiefly concerns the new college, and I do not suppose it would interest you." I agreed with her, and took my leave.
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