A Final Triumph; or, A Lady Bachelor — page 83: what you’re looking at

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GLIMPSES ONLY. | 81 \ cutting edges which might otherwise have lacerated for- ever. Thé mother and daughter held along talk; both felt that the revelation had lessened the affliction. Lacking the partial explanation so dramatically revealed, it had been unbearable; now it was more bearable, less hu- miliating, and there was opened a door for resignation, with its subduing and quieting influences. Both were re- lieved to learn that it was fate that had intervened. ‘The mystery remained, and there would always exist a modified sense of uncertainty and suspense; but, as stated, with the element of mortification eliminated, it became less unen- durable. Later, Mrs. Studevant felt justified in seeking a fuller explanation from Laurence Adams, and that after- noon she seized an opportunity to hold a conversation with the man whom she had come to recognize as a friend; and when the opportunity offered, said: ‘‘Mr. Adams, circumstances have occurred which, 1 think, warrant an exchange of confidences. ’’ Laurence had expected to be sought, and answered: ‘** T think so, madam.”’ ‘* George Edicott is your friend?’’ ** My dearest friend. ”’ ** You know him intimately?’’ wee AC Mg ** You know him to be an honorable man?’’ a Fa Or Mi ; ‘* You are aware of a condition of affairs, learned fron him, which permits me to ask, do you think his conduct has been honorable?’’ "GOmicbooks (EO)