A Daughter of Delilah — page 113: what you’re looking at

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— 104 “T MUST BUY THE PAINTED JEZEBEL!” ards! I shall never forgive myself! But I will undo the ° past!’ St. Leonards pressed his hand affectionately. ‘You were merely prejudiced against me, dear boy. I ’ have seen it all along. Now take my advice, and have it out with your father to-night. Itis not manly to delay. Keep away from Miss Russell until it is settled. I will see Mr. Alston at his office, and put in a few words in advance. It will break the ice. Candidly, Ido not believe that he will give his consent, and will rely upon the tight rein he has upon you to pull youin. One caution—he must not know that Il am helping you with money.’’ ‘“‘T understand,’’ the poor dupe murmured, gratefully. “Heaven bless you! I will take your advice in all things, though I hardly know how I shall live without seeing my darling !’’ ‘All lovers feel that sort of thing,’’ smiled the peer. ‘‘I did in the heyday of youth. Iam nearly forty now, and consequently a little more philosophical. Your father lunches at two.’’ He glanced at his watch. ‘*T shall just catch him. Now, obey me in all things, and © the troubles shall all end as they do in the fairy stories. Promise. ’’ ‘‘T promise,’’ replied Edgar. “And you will keep away from Park avenue until you have seen me to-morrow? Say at this place at noon?”’ ‘That will suit me,’’ Edgar said, wistfully, ‘‘though I should like to see Miss Russell before then.. A whole twenty-four hours!”’ “But you will not. The business in hand is too urgent. ”’ oOMicbdooks (E(e)