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258 A SOCIAL METEOR. sympathetic, though, I don’t think I would mind it somuch. But you know what he is; he has no more soul than ablock of granite, and I dread to think what my future life may be with him. How thankful I should beif I could go away alone, and never see him again! ButI can’t do that; he’s my husband, and my proper place is at his side, People would havea right to scorn meif I de- serted him now. No, I must stay and try to do my duty by him, even though he has failed some- times in his to me.” “Upon my word, Ray, you surprise me,” ex- claimed Lee, admiringly. “I didn’t think you had so much pluck. On my honor, I didn’t. Well, misfortune shows what we are made of. But listen: You know perfectly well that Char ley will come up again before long, he’s sucha lucky dog, and then you'll be all right. But in the meantime, why don’t you let me help hima little? It’s only a loan, you understand, and I can easily spare him all he needs.” She shook her head decidedly. “No,” she replied, “I’d never forgive him if he accepted aid from you, of all men; so please don’t suggest such a thing to me. I only wish you hadn’t written to him.” “Perhaps he hasn’t received my letter yet,” said Lee. “I didn’t send it until eight o’clock. I wrote it at the club just after dinner.” EComicbooks co