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"I went through so of the sort last year on board the

Florida," he added "People insist on regarding it as marvelous that

a man should strive to do his simple duty"

Suddenly it occurred to hious

to the little French count's cowardly escapades If one talks of duty,

and recognizes its prior claim, what of the man who, in his selfish

frenzy, is prepared to leave others to their fate, whether on a wrecked

ship or a barren island? So he turned to Elsie again

"By the way, you have never seen those letters," he said "I was

hunting for the

the Her eyes telegraphed "What

matters it whether I see them to-day or in half a century? Do I not

trust you?" But she onlyMrs Somerville and Isobel all the news"

He squeezed her shoulder Any excuse would serve for those slight

pettings whichearly days in wonderland

"Then I shall resume my rounds I expect to be received reproachfully

by Walker He ress yesterday Let me whisper a secret

Then you may pass it on, in strictest confidence"