In Sight of St. Paul's — page 139: what you’re looking at

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134 THE PANTHER AT BAY. you have been paying unwelcome attentions to a young lady whose’ name I don’t think it necessary to mention. I must ask you to discontinue these atten- — tions at once and forever.” ‘“Are you speaking at the lady’s request?’ asked Gridston, sneeringly. Bees... | ‘“‘T don’t believe you. Miss Millar is not likely to choose a criminal for her champion.”’ Tom bit his lip, with difficulty restraining his anger. After a moment, he said, speaking very distinctly and firmly: ‘“The lady you mention is going to be my wife! Now, do you understand? Good-night!”’ And, wheeling about, he left the room. Girdston started forward to follow him, but Cynthia caught him by the arm and detained him: ‘You are ridiculous. Leave him to me. I shall re- pay with interest. Be sure of that!’ Gridston hesitated a moment, and then yielded. ““There’s one good thing about it,’ he said, sulk- ily. ‘‘If you keep your word, I shall see the back of Harry at last.”? ‘No!’ cried Cynthia, involuntarily. ‘‘Oh, come, Cynthia, be sensible for once!’ said Gridston, half impatiently, half persuasively. ‘‘What’s the use of keeping the young fool dangling at your (E(@) m Gomicbooks