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96 | A SOCIAL METEOR. each other; I dare say it will. Only,” laying her hand upon his arm and speaking very gently, “if she is so indifferent now, she may positively neglect you after marriage. That’s what I fear.” | “Oh I trust not,” he replied, rather coldly. “You know there are some people who feel a great deal without being able to showit. I don’t usually attach much importance to exhibitions of affection and I detest gush,” unintentionally giving her a stab. “Georgie is no silly school- girl, but, by Heaven, if I thought there was no chance of her ever returning the love I feel for her, I would give her up like a shot.” Just at this juncture the door opened, and the subject of their conversation entered the room. GEomicbooks (E(o)