A corner could
hold the promise of a shelf of dainty crystals, volcanic
ices of rainbow colors, or figurines of saints sculpted
from horn and bone reenacting their martyrdoms on
delicate miniature wooden stages. But for all that, it offered relief; his brain, stupefied by the fumes, grew
dull, and conscience lost its edge to bite. ”
“I promise,” he answered heartily. She was a very elegant young woman,
slightly taller perhaps than her sister, and with an air of reserved strength
underneath her quiet face and manner which Annabel may have lacked. ‘If ever I met such a pair of lunatics!’
‘Give me that, Hilary,’ Gerald said at once, ignoring his remark and reaching
out for the handkerchief. He
was tall, nearly six feet, and from his stature it was clear
that he spent some spare time working on his physique. A
girl—at my age—is grown-up. Stanley. ’ Tears glistened in her eyes. This at once
thrilled her and worried her.
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