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"He is nothing ambler," Mostyn said, with irritation "He is on top now, but he may drop like a load of bricks any minute Who can tell?"

"Oh, you needn't be jealous of hian, blandly "He can't crow over you"

"Jealous of him!" Mostyn se"

"Of course not, of course not," and the oldhand on Mostyn's shoulder "You don't play second fiddle to any h If I didn't I wouldn't trust you as I do Lord, I've told you everything We are going to work together,plans Of course, Saunders told you ofthing"

"I owe it all to you, and wanted to ask your advice before closing out"--Mitchell gloith contentment--"but as you were not here, I went it alone The parties seeht accidentally change their rass, Mitchell led the way into the drawing-room His hand was now on Mostyn's arhter to order dinner," he said, curtly, "and ask her to co screened fireplace and plain whitesound on the stair in the hall, and Irene caown Mostyn had not yet seen It was ht more about her to admire than on any former occasion Was it due to his return to his proper social plane? Was the other life sheer delusion? What exquisite poise! What easy, erect grace! Her whole being was stamped with luxurious self-confidence How soft was the feel of her delicate fingers as they touched his! Why had he clasped thelance of her eyes! He caught hi at her in a sort of reluctant pride of personal ownership He thought of Dolly Drake, and a glaring contrast rose darkly before hi his intentions to Irene and shuddering under her incredulous stare How could he explain? And yet, of course, she must be told--her father must be told All his friends h!