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generosity But in strict justice, Mrs Sutton should be held

responsible for whatever unhappiness may arise froe"

"I do not believe it will end unhappily," Mabel was moved to reply,

with spirit that became her better than the shyness she had

heretofore displayed, or the subrave;-têtes with her guardian

He smiled in calm superiority

"I have expressed my hope to that effect Of expectations it will be

tih to speak when I am better inforranted, auine than my

ro,

however, that all is as you would have it, your ould be, I

suppose, for an early e?"

"There has been little said about that," responded Mabel,

reddening--then rallying to add seoodthem"

Winston passed over the addenda

"But that little, especially when uttered by Mr Chiiton, trenched

upon the inexpediency of long engagements--did it not?"