Ruby's Reward — page 48: what you’re looking at

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Tp peg Oe EUS “Of course nob; neither have I. But, somehow, when he gets to talking upon Some subjects he expressess himself in a way that I do not like. He is hard and Cynical. He is not sympathetic and charit- able, as } think every good man should be, and he is sometimes overbearing and—and and just kind toward people in humble circumstances, ” ‘* You must not be too critical, Ruby.” ‘‘? hope [am not, Robert,” replied the young onl, lifting her earne-t face to her brother, ** hut I believe in high ideals, J could never really (ike or respect anyone who was not noble and good at heart’ I might enjoy a mans society because of his intellectual ability, but E could not admit such a one to my conti lence and friendship, if he were nob possesned of honour, integrity and kindness of heart.” ** And do you consider that Mr Carpenter is devoid of those attributes ‘I should not like to say just that, Robert, and yet he says and does a good many things that jar upon me.” Robert Gordon was surprised. His sister was showing him a new phase of character today. He had no idea that she possessod so much penetration ; that she was in the habit of thinking and reasoning so pro- foundly, or of weigh’ng the character and motives of people so nicely. He knew that she was good and kind and gvacious toward everyone; but he had always believed that it was natural to her, rather than she had been actuated by any special regard for principle. She was invariably bright andhappy, so eare-free that he had never imagined her pretty head could over bu seriously troubled | by the more serious questions of duty and obligation. comicboote.com | TL . a4*T x * —_— ne + %