For Love or Gold? The Story of a Great Department Store — page 173: what you’re looking at

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- Miss Brady looked at her with some surprise in bi eyes. “Did you ‘consider it an insult?” she asked, slowly. “Certainly,” said Faith. “He had no right to do sO. He forced it upon me; I did not want it.” | “And he has never made love to you?” asked the woman eagerly. Faith Visits Maggie. | 169 She was bending forward, staring at Faith with a strained expression upon her features. To save her life, Faith could not help blushing.’ Hers was a tell-tale face —it portrayed every emotion. “T knew it! I knew it!” cried Miss Brady sharply. “You would not blush as you are doing if he hadn't done it!” “But he hasn’t, I assure you,” said Faith, as soon as_ she could speak. “Mr. Denton has flattered me a little, of course, but I can honestly say that he hasn’t made love to me.’ She was firm enough now, and her voice was very convincing. Miss Brady gazed at her steadily and seemed impressed with her candor. Ras “Well, he hadn’t better,” she muttered sullenly. “Tim Denton had better take care ’ She stopped suddenly, “I had forgotten,” she said bitterly ; “I am helpless and in ‘prison.’ “But 1 am sure you will soon be free, Miss Brady,” said Faith, “for I have utterly refused to appear against you, and——” “What! exclaimed the woman in a startled whisper. “Vou have refused to appear against me—and you think me guilty?” ~ “Tf IT knew you were guilty I would still refuse,” said Faith stoutly, “for if you sent that candy you must have been crazy!” Slowly the frown lifted from the poor girl’s brow. She kept gazing at Faith as though she could hardly credit her senses. “You will not accuse me,” she stammered again. “Well, that’s more mercy than I ever expected on earth or in heaven.” 99 “What is more, Maggie,” continued Faith, “I want you - Eomichooks. co