Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 117: what you’re looking at

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NOW IT Is BOB, THE MAGICIAN, 109 Gordan knot as Alexander did, with one stroke of your sword.”’ ‘“That is why I am here—to ask your assistance.’ ‘‘Can such an insignificant creature as Iam be of any assistance to a man in distresss over his business ?”? ‘“Yes—you can decide the partnership matter.”’ ‘*T—oh, Mr. Bob.”’ ‘“‘You remember our strange meeting and how much I owe you for saving me an encounter with that ugly old panther.”’ “‘Stop! you repaid that obligation, ten times over, when you carried me out of the blazing forest. I will not hear you speak of being in debt to me.”’ ‘““Very good. Now, about this partnership business —will you promise to help me all you can ?”’ “Willingly.’? ‘It may tax your good nature.”’ “Oh! I think I can stand it,’ turning her face away. Bob sees his opportunity—in an instant he is be- side the little beauty—he speaks quietly, yet with an eagerness in his voice that thrills the girl. ‘“Gypsy, the success of my business venture de- pends upon you—I want you for my partner. Words are weak to express my meaning. I love you—have loved you with all my heart and soul from the mo- ment I first set eyes on you in the wilderness. The danger we shared together made us better acquainted - than years would have done in the ordinary manner. ‘‘T have believed that this deep passion in my heart has aroused a responsive chord in yours. If I am im GEomMmichbooksrco