In Sight of St. Paul's — page 35: what you’re looking at

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30 A DANGEROUS BEAUTY. The blow struck home. ‘Tom turned pale to the lips. ‘“Ror Heaven’s sake!’’ he muttered, striving to re- covet himself. But the Panther paid no attention to his appeal. It was not in her nature to show mercy. “With all your heart and soul!’’ rang out the scoffing, victorious voice. ‘‘You love her! But there is a barrier between you—your brother! I can clear that barrier away, and like a fool, you order me out of the house! You speak of my passion dying quickly —your love has never existed! Madre mia!’’ striking her hands passionately together. ‘If 1 were a man and coveted a woman’s heart, I’d have it. Yes, if a thousand brothers stood in the way wT She paused, and Tom, still pale, but controlling himself, said, hoarsely : “TI require an answer. Will you go or will you compel me to expose you?’ ‘Bah! Don’t be afraid!’’ replied Cynthia, calmly, but with concentrated venom. — ‘Pll not come here again! Your—your szster shall be respected!’ And laughing maliciously, she gathered up her gleaming draperies and swept toward the stairs which led below. Then suddenly her laughter ceased, and with a quick movement she turned again toward Tom, and GComicbooks. co