The Man in Possession — page 122: what you’re looking at

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THE MAN IN POSSESSION. 117 quainted with. It’s very odd, but so it is—and the wonder never seems to lose its charm. This wizard can do all this, besides adding a little dash of prophecy to his other accomplishments. So I at once accepted Mr. Rivers’ suggestion, and after the theat- ricals are over he has arranged a complete surprise for the people. I myself hardly know how it isto be done, but I feel quite safe in his hands. I have told no one but you about it, not even Wilfred.” ‘‘ IT shall respect your confidence, Lady Jocelyn,” said Kate laughing. ‘‘And I think the scheme pro- mises well, even if the wizard is not very wonderful— a guess here and there—a random shot—a skilful hint would be quite enough to convince people of his magic powers.” ‘*Yes, Iam sure of that. And [hope it will all go off well,” said Lady Jocelyn—as if the proceeding were a sort of pyrotechnic display. ‘‘And now I really must run away, I hope”-—she bent forward and kissed the girl on her soft flushed cheek—‘‘ I hope, my dear—that to-morrow night we shall have some- thing to mutually congratulate each other about.” ‘* What did she mean? Is that odious little man go- ing to propose to-morrow?” thought Kate when she was once more left alone. ‘‘I hope not; it will make things generally uncomfortable, ’m afraid. . . And yet the very reason for which I came here was to captivate him—to get my father out of his debts and troubles by making a brilliant marriage, and I have won my point without the least difficulty. I’ve COMicloe (Sri C(O)