Ruby's Reward — page 163: what you’re looking at

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Oe Garay Meh, gemeieen Tzeng nae wn Ome: He had sued for that lily earlier in the evening, and Ruby had flatly refused to give it to him. Would she have the face to bestow it upon his rival in his very pBsenece? He could scarcely contain himself at the thought. **} will give Miss Gordon the flower if she desires it,” Walter replied: coldly, yet still retaining it in his hand. Ruby’s eyes were very bright as they met the eager look of the young mon, but she said : “Tis only a fading flower, but keep it if yor like.” “Thanks,” Walter resporded, with a luninous smile. Then holdidg out his hand, he bade her good-night, und turned away to make his acdieus to the others. affer which he went his way witli a heart a+ light us aiv. “ft thought the lily was to be retained as asouvenir, ’rcinarked Kdmund Carpenter in a low tone, as he took leave of Ruby. . She looked up at him with c-stiee lps, ‘**One would hardly think a simple flower worth so much controversy, Mr Waxpenter,” che said coldly; then added: “IL trust you have had a pleasant evening. Good- nacht.” She gave him a formal little. bow, then turning she walked to her brother’s sicle, determined to cut short the disagreeable interview, and beginning to heartly despise the man. The bafiled lover departed without having even mentioned the opera, and yowing vengeance upon his successful foe. (Z'o be Continucd.) — comicbooks.com