The Man in Possession — page 196: what you’re looking at

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THE MAN IN POSSESSION. IQ! The two names alike, and the two persons alike. . . but what about the personality—the individuals them- selves? Any likeness between them?” ‘‘Just enough to make the affair puzzling,” said Kate. ‘‘Both were cool and self-possessed, a trifle cynical, with strong Radical tendencies and strong common-sense views of men, and things in general : of course there the likeness ended. Mr. Rivers was essentially a gentleman, clever, well-bred, accom- plished, a little too self-confident, and alittle too much given to ridicule existing habits, manners and institu- tions. Buthe was a delightful companion.” She sighed, remembering pleasant hours and talk and confidences—things which only proved the instability of men and their lamentable want of principle, when regarded from her present stand-point of disillusion. ‘‘In the respect of companionship,” interrupted Mrs. Lafaye gravely, ‘‘the cabinetmaker seems to have run the gentleman pretty close.” Kate coloured. ‘‘I assure you,” she said, ‘‘ the difference was wonderfully little And I’m very particular and sensitive on such points.” ‘‘ Might they not have known one another?” sug- gested Mrs. Lafaye. Kate shook herhead. ‘‘ Hardly possible. At least Mr. Rivers seemed quite ignorant of his Double.” ‘« Where is he now—Mr. Rivers I mean f” ‘‘Treally don'tknow. IntownIsuppose. I wonder you have never met him. Ibelieve he goes into very good society, and he is a friend of Lady Jocelyn's and —Sir Wilfred’s.” ‘That will make it a little—awkward—for you, if ECOMNCE OOO SS) (SO