The Blockade Runner — page 102: what you’re looking at

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THE BLOCKADE RUNNER. 103 man he had wronged. I did not look at it in that light. Still it rans in my mind that he is aboard this steamer for some sinister purpose, and I mean to watch and, if necessary, expose him.” “T wouldn’t precipitate matters, papa, for I believe he is a desperate man when aroused.” “What makes you think so, Norah ?” “JT will tell you, though I intended to keep the matter from you for peace sake.” “What.do you mean? Did the villain ever insult you 2” cried Mowbray, growing white with anger. “The day you purchased the Swiftwing, Mr. Gilmor called at the house and asked for me. He was very pleasant, as he can be when he wishes to appear to the best advantage. Our interview lasted some time, and finally he made a declaration of love and asked me to be his wife.” “His wife!” ejaculated Mowbray, “ thescoundrel !” “T was surprised---unpleasantly so.” “ Of course you were—you refused him.” “1 did.” “Well ?” “Let us stop there.” “No. Norah; I must have it all.” “Well, he flew into a passion, and his language wag such that I had to request him to leave the house.” “ You acted with admirable decision.’’ ie | “He gave me a look of concentrated rage, and said that I should be his wife whether I chose oF not.” “The scoundrel!” grated Mowbray. “T told bim I was not afraid of any such cone’ tingency, since, as he had conducted himself in a mane co nA) boo S co ee