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Madahing Sir Felix stood on the rug with his ar to her protestations, but saying little in answer to the the stairs 'C'est lui,' screa out of the room by a side door The two lovers were alone for onewhich Marie lifted up her face, and Sir Felix kissed her lips 'Now be brave,' she said, escaping from his arm, 'and I'll be brave' Mr Melmotte looked round the room as he entered 'Where are the others?' he asked

'Maestaffe went before mamma'

'Sir Felix, it is well that I should tell you that ed to ed--to--ood, papa I won't do it If you chop me to pieces, I won't do it'

'She willhied, you will perhaps think it better to leave us I shall be happy to renew nized;--or happy to see you in the city at any time'

'Papa, he is my lover,' said Marie

'Pooh!'

'It is not pooh He is I will never have any other I hate Lord Nidderdale; and as for that dreadful old entleman as he is If you loved me, papa, you would not want to make me unhappy all my life'

Her father walked up to her rapidly with his hand raised, and she clung only the closer to her lover's arht best do, but he thoroughly wished hiet to your rooo to bed, if you tell me, papa'

'I do tell you How dare you take hold of hirace?'

'I araceful to love hioing' He took her by the ared her to the door, and then thrust her out

'I am very sorry, Mr Mel this disturbance'