A Daughter of Delilah — page 182: what you’re looking at

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EDGAR ALSTON’S BETTER SIDE, 173 larly after this scandal. You know my wishes—you know that I am determined that she shall marry Lord St. Leon- ards!’’ Edgar sprang up and paced the floor. He must not break the confidence that had been reposedin him. He smiled inwardly. His sister had not much to fear from Lord St. Leonards! ‘*T do not think that Ned Hawley will ever stand in his light, father,’’ he replied. ‘‘Without your sanction, he never shall. ”’ ‘Then I will empower his counsel to use my name for any reasonable amount.’’ He turned to press ‘an electric button in his desk, but paused. | ) ‘‘Edgar,’’ he said, ‘‘the past is forgotten. Understand, I care nothing for the money. It is your loss, as the duties of this business may soon devolve upon you, under the guidance of Billings. I have suddenly conceived the idea of retiring. With you and Minnie married—and you will be sure to marry soon—the old home will be dull and lonesome. I may marry again!”’ ‘Rather !”’ , If the earth had opened Edgar could not have been more astonished. “There, we will say no more about it at present. Only be as lenient toward me, should occasion ever arise for my actions to be subject to your criticisms, as I have been to you. Shake hands, boy. Now let Mr. McKeen be shown in!’’ Eomichboo CS