A Final Triumph; or, A Lady Bachelor — page 30: what you’re looking at

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yee 4 “4 » ’ - nn = Fee he us 7 28 A LADY BACHELOR. gree those qualities which would make a man’s life a con- tinual delight; in fact, I would have said Ido not know where you could find a girl whom you possibly conid have desired beside her. ’’ ** Laurence, you are right in every conclusion. I am satisfied that she is all you claim. I will say that I believe she would prove one of the loveliest brides a man ever won, and yet—”’ George stopped short, and Laurence urged: ** Go on.”’ **T must stop right here.”’ ‘* That is your determination?”’ ye Sy ** You look upon me as your friend?”’ **T have proven my confidence in seeking your advice in the most momentous crisis in my life. ”’ ‘“*That gives me the right to ask you why you have reached this sudden determination, why, even though you have done a wrong, you refuse to do what is right?’’ ** I should think you would know why I have reached this determination. ”’ ‘* I do not.’ **Would not the discovery, or, rather, the suspicion, that I had won a love I could net reciprocate account for my determination?’’ ** Theoretically, yes; but not when strict, manly honor is considered. ”’ ‘* T do not wish to discuss this matter further, Laurence. ’* ** Well, what do you want me to do?’’ : ** Advise me how to get over the dilemma. ”’ ~GOmiIcbooks: co