Bob Younger's Fate — page 66: what you’re looking at

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-. BOB YOUNGER’S FATE, | 57 ‘‘Has not a man the a meget of refusing whom he pleases?”’ “Under certain circumstances I would concede that right; but not. in your case.”’ “Why not?’’ “Didn’t you visit me for six months, show me every attention, spend your money freely upon me, and virtually declare that you cared for me?’’ Theo was silent. ‘“‘T claim an answer.’ ‘I confess I.did wrong, but oe wrong’ was com- mitted against another person.’ Irene’s lip curled. “Of course I know what you mean, and I am fully aware that you don’t take me into account. You assume it as granted that I have no heart, no feel- ines to be trampled upon, but I think myself capa- ble of showing you differently. ’’ ‘“‘T don’t in the least doubt your ability now to do anything that is devilish,’’ said Theo, carelessly; “though I can scarcely see Site you intend to ac- complish by such a course.’ “You will.be shown in due time. Suppose, for in- stance, that you fail to return home, what agony will your proud beauty, the banker’s daughter, suffer. when uncertainty as to your fate. pain of pro- longed separation, and a pnoUsane other griefs gnaw at her vitals?’’ “You have no heart!’’ said Theo, angrily. “How could I,’’ she answered, mockingly, ‘“when you have it all, or had it, I’d better say?”’ “Will you answer one-question?’’ “Certainly; you know how fond I am of. conver- - gation with you. It’s my especial weakness.”’ GComicbooks:cc