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When Florence finds her way, at the expiration of the hour, to Dora's room, she discovers that fair littledissolved in tears, and indeed sorely perplexed and shariefher arm round her, tries to console her, she only responds to the caress by flinging herself upon her knees, and praying her to forgive her
And then the whole truth comes out All the petty, mean, underhand actions, all the cruel lies, all the carefully spoken innuendoes, all the false reports are brought into the light and laid bare to the horrified eyes of Florence
Dora's confession is thorough and complete in every sense Not in any way does she seek to shield herself, or palliate her own share in the deception practiced upon the unconscious girl now regarding her with looks of amazement and deep sorrow, but in bitter silence
When the wretched story is at an end, and Dora, rising to her feet, declares her intention of leaving England forever, Miss Delmaine stands like one turned into stone, and says no word either of censure or regret
Dora, weeping violently, goes to the door, but, as her hand is raised to open it, the pressure upon the gentle heart of Florence is suddenly re voice she bids her stay
Dora re to hear her cousin's words of just conde words of scorn hich her cousin will bid her begone froht for evermore But suddenly she feels two soft ar into tears, lays her head upon her shoulder
"Oh, Dora, how could you do it!" she falters, and that is all Never, either then or afterward, does another sentence of reproach pass her lips; and Dora, forgiven and taken back to her cousin's friendship, endeavors earnestly for the future to avoid such untruthful paths as had so nearly led her to her ruin
Sir Adrian, from the hour in which his dearest hopes were realized, recovers rapidly both his health and spirits; and soon a double wedding takes place, that wood and beautiful Florence Lady Dynecourt
A winter spent abroad with his charorous state, and, when spring is crowning all the land with her fair flowers, he returns to the castle with the intention of re season demands their presence in town