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The gentleman liked him, he thought him clever, gifted and intellectual; Lady Ridsdale, with the keener sense belonging to women, read his character more clearly. "He is not true," she said. "His eyes have never once met mine with a frank, clear look; either he has something to conceal, or his natural disposition is anything but candid."
Though I am sorry indeed to part with her, for her own sake I am glad she is going; it is high time she saw something of the world." "You have had no trouble with her, I hope?" said Lord Ridsdale. "At seventeen most young girls have begun to think of love and lovers." Miss Carleton prided herself on the fact that in her establishment such matters were entirely avoided.
We will fetch her without any delay." Lord Ridsdale thought some of the servants might go, that it was hardly necessary for him to make the journey. His wife laughed at him. "You do not know the social importance of your ward," she said.
Miss Carleton promised to take complete charge of her, and I have not seen her, as I say, for more than two years." "Was she a pretty girl then?" persisted Lady Ridsdale. "I think so. Miss Carleton said she was beautiful. She had been crying when I saw her, so that I could hardly judge." "A beauty, and a wealthy heiress! We must have her at home at once, William.
To herself she said: "If she thinks to take Marion from me, she is mistaken. I will never lose my hold on her." Lady Ridsdale was touched by the companion's resignation to circumstances. "We shall be very pleased to see you at Thorpe Castle during the vacation, Miss Lyster," said Lady Ridsdale, "and we owe you a deep debt of gratitude for your unfailing kindness to Miss Arleigh."
Allan wrote to her for money when she was utterly unable to get it. She was compelled to borrow it from Lord Ridsdale. He lent it to her with a smile, telling her at the same time, with real gravity in his voice, that he hoped she was keeping no secret from her husband. So the time came when she could no longer keep pace with his extravagance, when she was compelled to refuse his request.
So they went to London, and Marion, by her wonderful beauty and grace, created a great sensation there; Heiress of Hanton, one of the prettiest estates in England, she had plenty of lovers; her appearance was the most decided success, just as Lady Ridsdale had foreseen that it would be.
Then the interview ended. Miss Lyster, after a few more words, quitted the room. "My dear Marion," said Lady Ridsdale, "I am almost glad that circumstances do prevent you from carrying out this arrangement." "Why?" she asked simply. "Because I have lived in the world long enough to be a judge of character, and your friend's face does not please me. Do not trust her too far."
Lady Ridsdale did not like him, but with some of the visitors at Thorpe Castle he was very popular. His talents were appreciated and admired. One gentleman, Sir Thomas Ashburnham, ordered a picture from him; another purchased a series of sketches; and a third invited him to a grand old castle in the North where he could make himself familiar with some of the finest rugged scenery in Scotland.
You do not know the power vested in the hands of the rich and mighty. An artist must court public opinion, and if one in the position of Lord Ridsdale was his determined enemy and foe, he could expect nothing but ruin." "That is not fair," said the heiress, thoughtfully.
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