"
"That is a mere quibble--a legal quibble. Well, there is no doubt that
you would make a very successful lawyer."
"Is that a compliment, or does it approach the verge of one?"
Before this problem could be solved Herbert, who was deeply engaged in
a game of checkers with his younger sister, at the other end of the
apartment, suddenly announced: "Rose, here is Mr. Galton coming across
the street, making directly for our house."
"Oh, dear!" was the very inhospitable exclamation of its pretty
mistress. Then as she caught an amused glance from Allan's eyes, she
added demurely, "I am so glad."
"Perhaps it would be better for me to go." The words escaped with
obvious reluctance.
"Better for which of us?"
"For both, I think."
"Your charities are conducted on too large a scale. Now, if you could
only content yourself with benefiting _one_ of us you would remain. I
have a dread of that man."
"So have I, but from a different motive. As your dread increases, mine
grows less."
Close analysis and consideration of this fact gave a very becoming
tint to her cheeks as she welcomed the entering guest.
Pages:
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194