Ruby's Reward — page 67: what you’re looking at

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“ [t is very good of ‘you, miss, to take 89 much pains for a rongh old man Jike me, aud I sha’n’t forget it of you, Pm afraid,” he added, in an apologetic tone, ‘that T haven’t done just the right thing to come here to-night, where there is such a com- pany of high-toned pooplo. I hope you'll forgive me for taking so much of your time, and ask your brother, too, to excuse me for for being so hold,” “Tam very glad you came, Mr Ruggles,” Ruby answered, cordially; and she was glad for several reasons. It had shown her what a noble nature could be concealed beneath a rough ex- terior, while she had also discovered that broadcloth and polished mauners may sometimes cover an unfecling heart, ao ; warped and despicable character. ‘« Pray do not feel uncomfortable because you came without a special invitation,” she continued, wishing to reassure her guest, for she saw that he had been keenly stung by what Mr Carpenter had said to him, ef know that my brother appreciates your de- sfre to see our friend, while I heard Mr Whitfield say that he did not know when he had been go honoured.” ‘Did he say that, Miss Gordon?’ Mr Ruggles interrupted, his good-natured face all aglow. -comichooks.com