"Then you need no further information from me," rejoined Jackson, sternly. ”
“If you can tear yourself away from this delightful place in five minutes,” she
answered, “I think I can get rid of the others. He looked at her
guiltily. Gregory B. ”
Chapter XVIII
ANNABEL AND “ALCIDE”
Lady Ferringhall lifted her eyes to the newcomer, and the greeting in them was
obviously meant for him alone. Her complexion was wan and faded,
except where it was tinged by a slight hectic flush, that made the want of colour
more palpable; her eyes were large and black, but heavy and lustreless; her
cheeks sunken; her frame emaciated; her dark hair thickly scattered with gray. He hated the taste of it. He forgot for the moment his own self-pity, the
egotism of his own passionate love. You
make a game with me, imbecile. “Men
are curious animals, with a trick of falling in love readily with girls about your
age. Go on and tell me. Slowly and ruefully she realized
why marriage was so idealized among her generations of
those before her. She went about, intentlooking and self-possessed, trim and fine, concealing her emotions whatever
they were, as the realities of her position opened out before her. She was listed for the raid—she was informed it was to be a raid upon the
House of Commons, though no particulars were given her—and told to go alone
to 14, Dexter Street, Westminster, and not to ask any policeman to direct her. The bedding was removed; Mrs.
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