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Melbury did not seehtened by this explanation

"You were caught in a ar is up-stairs in his

own sitting-roo you, I am

sure"

"Oh, faith, I don't want to see him! I have seen him too often a'ready

I'll see hie 'ee"

"He cae

partnership I speak of, as it is very prolad to hear it," said Melbury, dryly

A pause ensued, during which the inquiring faces and whity-brown

clothes of Melbury's co home with us?" he asked

"I--I think not," said Grace, blushing

"H'm--very well--you are your own mistress," he returned, in tones

which seeht;" and Melbury retreated

towards the door

"Don't be angry, father," she said, following him a few steps "I have

done it for the best"