In Sight of St. Paul's — page 25: what you’re looking at

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20 A DANGEROUS BEAUTY. Harry looked hesitatingly from one to the other, and then said, helplessly : ‘‘Well, I suppose there’s nothing else to be done.’’ ‘“That’s right! Do your duty!’’ declared Tom, cheerily and approvingly; and then he turned away and walked slowly over to the edge of the roof. As soon as his back was toward them, his brother turned like a flash to Mrs. Dell. ‘‘T shall see you home, of course?’’ he murmured, beseechingly. ‘“Not to-night,’ returned Cynthia, coldly. She was annoyed at him for obeying so promptly his~brother’s behest, and jealous into the bargain. ‘Cynthia!’ “Be careful!’ warned Mrs. Dell, in a low voice, elancing toward Tom. ‘‘Goand do your duty, Mr. Harry. But,’’ and there was a certain icy menace in her tone, ‘‘remember, you take me into supper, not Aileen.”? E -Now Harry knew that it had been arranged that he should escort his cousin, and for a moment he hesi- tated. ‘‘T insist !’’ added Cynthia, firmly, but in the same suppressed voice. At once all Harry’s hesitancy vanished. He caught her hand and pressed it fervently to his lips. : “As you will! Only love me! Only love me!”? GComicbooks.co