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I shall go to America, and I shall return as Mr. Wingrave, millionaire and I propose, by the way, to make money there. I desire, under that identity, to take my place once more amongst my fellows. I shall bring letters of introduction to you." There was a long and somewhat ominous silence! Lady Ruth's eyes were fixed upon the floor.
If you want me again this evening, I shall dine at the Cafe Royal at eight o'clock, and shall return here at five minutes to nine." Lady Ruth was punctual. At a few minutes past nine, Morrison announced that a lady had called to see Mr. Wingrave by appointment. "You can show her in," Wingrave said. "See that we are not disturbed." Lady Ruth was scarcely herself.
They sat together on low chairs upon the moonlit lawn, in their ears the murmur of the sea; upon their faces, gathering strength with the darkness, the night wind, salt and fragrant with all the sweetness of dying flowers. Wingrave had never realized more completely what still seemed to him this wonderful gap in his life.
"Well, sir?" Aynesworth laughed a little unnaturally. "I had to come," he said. "It is humiliating, but the discipline is good for me! I was determined to come and see once more the man who has made an utter and complete fool of me." Wingrave eyed him coldly. "If you would be good enough to explain," he began. "Oh, yes, I'll explain," Aynesworth answered.
"Unless it amuses you," Wingrave answered, "it really is not worth while." "Perhaps," Aynesworth remarked, "it is as well that I should tell you this. I shall put the situation before Mrs. Travers exactly as I see it. I shall do my best to dissuade her from any further or more intimate intercourse with you." "At the risk, of course," Wingrave said, "of my offering you this?"
I know where to dine well in town, and where to be amused. I can tell you where to get your clothes, and the best place for all the etceteras. If you want to travel, I can speak French and German; and I consider myself a bit of a sportsman." "I am sure," Wingrave answered, "I congratulate you upon your versatility. I am quite convinced! I shall advertise at once for a secretary!" "Why advertise?"
"I am sorry for you," Aynesworth said shortly. "If there is going to be much of this sort of thing, though, I must ask you to relieve me of my post. I can't stand it." "Whenever you like, my dear fellow," Wingrave answered. "I think that you would be very foolish to leave me, though. I must be a most interesting study." "You are what the devil made you!" Aynesworth muttered.
I tell you, Juliet, of my own knowledge, that he has neither heart nor conscience, and that he glories in the evil that his hand finds to do. Even you must know something of his reputation have heard something of his doings, under the name he is best known by in London Mr. Wingrave, millionaire." She started back as though in terror. Then she turned to Wingrave, who sat stonily silent.
Don't ruin her life for the sake of a little diversion!" Wingrave, who had been holding a cigar case in his hand for the last few minutes, opened it, and calmly selected a cigar. "Aren't you a little melodramatic, Aynesworth?" he said.
Aynesworth looked at him in surprise. Did he really wish to quarrel? "I imagine, sir," he said, "that my time is my own when I have no work of yours on hand. If you think otherwise " He paused and looked at his employer significantly. Wingrave turned on his heel. "Be so kind," he said, "as to settle the bill here tonight. We leave by the seven o'clock train in the morning." "Tomorrow!"
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