Guy Hammersley; or, Clearing his Name — page 59: what you’re looking at

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50 GUY HAMMERSLEY. to command the prices of older and more experienced performers. In fact, she has never yet appeared in public. I am to have the honor of bringing her out.” Guy’s heart gave a leap. He had his man this time sure, he thought. ‘‘But you told us a few moments ago,” he broke in, ‘‘that she had made a great sensation in England.” For one instant Guy detected a peculiar glitter in Colonel Starr’s eye, but his voice was as soft as ever as he answered: | ‘‘Her appearances on the other side were entirely amateur. Admission was only by invitation. And now, Mrs. Hammersley, whatdo you say? AsI told you,I cannot hold the offer open beyond to-morrow, and I should very much, like to have your answer to-night.” At this moment Eliza appeared at the door and handed in a note addressed to Mrs. Florence King Hammersley. Mrs. Hammersley started when she saw the hand- writing. ‘‘Will you pardon me if I read this at once?” she said, turning to Colonel Starr. ‘‘I think it may be important.” ‘Certainly, madam,” responded the colonel with a flourish of the hand that wore the most rings. And tearing open the envelope, the lady found her- self confronted with these lines: 3 Mrs Frorence King HAMMERSLEY: Dear Mapam—As you will remember, according to the terms of our arrangment, either party could Gomicboo <S (E(0) m =)