A Final Triumph; or, A Lady Bachelor — page 150: what you’re looking at

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148 A LADY BACHELOR. **T never expected to be able to tell the tale I told to- night; I never would have enjoyed the privilege had it not been for you. How can I thank you??’’ _ | **Say no more,”’ I answered, quickly, adding: ‘* All is well?’’ ** Yes, all is well.” ‘* You are a party to my scheme?” **'The comedy of a day?’’ ** And one night,’’ I added. ** I will play my best,’’ came the assurance. ** You are fond of horseback riding?’’ **T am.” ‘* Breakfast early, and you will find, later, the finest saddle-horse in all this land at your service. *” **T will avail myself of your kind invitation.’ Morning broke at last. I eagerly watched for the dawn. I descended to the balcony, and sat there in the bright sunlight. I saw George ride off; I gave himahint. He smiled and rode away, looking like a knight of old riding to a king’s tourney. I entered the breakfast-room, and after my coffee, leisurely hobbled out to the piazza; and in time the guests, one by one, came forth to enjoy the morning air. 1 knew their habits, and soon ‘‘ we girls’? were gathered in a group, chattering like a bevy of sparrows, and then—well, the comedy had commenced. George Edicott, looking every inch a hero, galloped to the carriage space spreading out in front of the balcony. The girls saw him, and I heard the eager inquiry: ** Who is he? How handsome)?’ GComichbookszeom