’ He strode to the fireplace behind the leather-topped desk and
addressed his own reflection in the mirror, wagging an admonitory finger in his
own face. Here was an experienced man of the
world, her friend, who evidently took a great interest in this supreme topic and
was willing to give her the benefit of his experiences! Why should not she be at
her ease with him? Why should not she know things? It is hard enough anyhow
for a human being to learn, she decided, but it is a dozen times more difficult
than it need be because of all this locking of the lips and thoughts. ” Sebastian said, though she swore she detected
the slightest hint of sarcasm in his voice. Her father held some printed
document in his hand, and appeared not to observe her entry. ‘Your master in?’ he demanded of the astonished footman, removing his
cockaded hat and handing it over. All four people moved a little nervously into the drawing-room, maintaining a
sort of fluttered amiability of sound and movement. He seemed happy with her, finding her
proper and seemly. He was a
business man, pure and simple, his eyes were fastened always upon the practical
side of life. ”
When he brought home papers from Florence
verifying that she had been declared dead having
committed suicide the fateful day at the manor, she could
barely believe Gianfrancesco’s signature at the bottom of
the page. "
"You hear, my son," said the widow eagerly. "Speak out—don't be alarmed," said Wood, in a kind and encouraging tone.
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