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And was William chosen BY thoss
men to go ia Canada 2" v. !. &.
.'He was not exactly chosen; he vol-
unteered. Mr.. Melville, here, was the
one who was chosen.
And why Mr.. Melville, more than
you, for instance?"
We'll, as said, / am out Of the qnes-
ton because I am an interested party.
Melville is man connected withehina
works, and, as such, in q measure, an
expert"
is Mr.. Melville friend of yours ?"
mo, he is not. never saw him until
he came to the meeting"
DO you know" she said, lowering her
voice and bending toward him. that
LIDO not like Mr.. Melyille's face p
Kenyon glanced at Melville, who was
at the other side of the room. and Edith
went on: "You must not look at people
when l mention them in that way. or
they will know we are talking about
them. do not like his face. He is too
handsome man, and I don like hand
some men,"
Don't you. really?" said John.
"Then you ought to- Edith laughed
softly, low, musical laugh that was
not heard above the piano din, and was
intended for John alone, and to his
ears it was the sweetest music he had
ever heard.
II know what you were going to say
she said; you were going to say. that
in that case ought to like you. Well,
l do; that il why am taking suchar
interest in your mine, and in your
friend, MI. Wentworth. And SO my
cousin volunteered to go to Canada !?
Now, think you ought to 60 your.
self" r
"Why?''. said Kenyon, startled that
she should have touched the point that
had been discussed between Wentworth
and himself. 49,. -.
II can only give you woman's req
son, because l do 1t seems to me
you ought to be there to know what
they report at the time they do report.
Perhaps they won't understand tho
mine without your explanation. and
then, you see, an adverse report might
come back in perfect good faith. I
think you ought to go to America, Me.
Kenyon" ..-...' A., ~
"That is just what George Wentworth
says -:
''Does he? always thought he was
a very sensible young man, and now
am sure of it. Well, must not stay
here gossiping with you on business.
I see the professor is going to finish:
and so l shall have to look after my
other guests. If don't see you again
this evening, or have another oppor
tunityof speaking with you, think over
what L have said" And then, with; the
most charming hypocrisy, the young
woman thanked the professor for the
music to which she had not listened in
the least.
''Well, how did you enjoy yourself :.
said Wentworth, when they had got
outside again. It was a clear, star
light night, and they had resolved to
walk home together.
IT enjoyed myself very we'll, indeed :
answered Kenyon; "much better then
] expected. 1t was little awkward at
first, but got over THAT .,,s.5.:.. - :.
II noticed you did--with help"
ayes; with help" =
" IF you are inclined to rave, John,
now that we ana under the stars, re-
member I am close confidant and a
sympathetic listener. should like to
hear you rave, just to learn how an eA-
asperatingly sensible man acts under
the mania" H.
ct shall not rave about anything,
George, but will tell you something:
D.. I am. going to Canada
"Ah!did she speak about that?"
>."She did, NO
"And, of course, her advice at once
decides the matter, after my most
cogent arguments have failed
Don't be offended, George, butt
does.'' =.