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Kitty Sharston's clear eyes also gazed across the hall, but she saw no one present only, far, far away, a lonely man with an iron-grey head, and a face which was the dearest face in all the world to her. She saw this man, and felt that for his sake no effort could be too great.
Florence hated herself beyond words for being so cross, but the fact was her heart ached so badly she could scarcely be civil to Kitty. She ran downstairs, and for the rest of the evening kept out of Kitty Sharston's way. Yes; it was a glorious evening, and everything passed off without a hitch of any sort. The guests consisted of all the best people in the neighborhood.
Clavering is discontented and Kitty Sharston's heart is broken, I don't see the use of having a big fight do you, Mabel? do you, Edith?" "Oh, I don't know," said Edith; "I only feel puzzled; perhaps it is a mere suspicion and there is no truth in it."
And so when the hour was over and the brief examination was made, and the names of the successful competitors called out, and Kitty Sharston's name appeared at the head of the list, she could only look at Sir John, and think of the cablegram, and not feel at all elated, although her companions clustered around her and shook her hand and wished her joy.
That child must be saved; her father's feelings must be respected. She must stay here and be under your wing, and I will go and have a chat with Sharston and see if I cannot make life endurable to the poor little girl, even though he is away in India." "Well, it is very nice your being a friend of Major Sharston's.
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