The American Marquis by Nick Carter — page 158: what you’re looking at

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14 THE AMERICAN MARQUIS. = (ti “F fa OW you are companions in crime,” he said. Yes.” And again Elise laughed. § «Oh, mon Diew! But he was frightened when he saw you twist and turn. I thought he would faint. Oh, bat | you did it beautifully.” — j ‘What I did was nothing, Elise, but you—you are a per- fect actress. Do you think he is much in love?” _ “Head and ears. He is crazy with love. How I will tease him, the cowardly little puppy! And he shall for ‘ge! . eee for ten thousand francs every week. Love him, in- 7 © You are doing a great deal for me, Elise.” “You know I am glad?” She flushed, and her lip trembled. << Yes, Elise, I know it, and I am grateful. I wish I could | ; repay you.’ . ‘< If you are satisfied with me, it is enough.” He took her hand and kissed it respectfully. — Lhe warm blood rushed to her face, and she tottered as if about to fall. q He caught her in his arms. 4 Her soft brown-eyes swimming in tenderness looked up at him. The lithe, plant form was swelling with warm ] life. : “if He was a man. He kissed her. The next moment he regretted it. «‘Oh, Elise, what have I done? It was wrong, wrong.” He placed her in a chair and walked up and down. “It was my fault,” she murmured. ‘‘ Don’t be sorry. It 4 pays me for all I have done, or will do, for you. IJ will not © try to make you do it again.” a Clinton smiled. | a You little witch!” he exclaimed. ‘‘ You cad tel me. Well, I forgive you. Whata life you will lead thse poor Alphonse.” a — * How I love you?” She spoke passionately. Clinton smiled and shook his head. * “i ‘“T must get away, or there’ll be more kisses to regret. | Good-night.” ae “ Good-night.” | BY Comicbooks.com |