Penny Dreadfuls, 1895 · page 44 of 332
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Siaeat, iit di ie ecee at tyes eye roa Mr, Selden is ‘Enthralled. Sg se 3 “Yes, & heniied Mr. Selden, unconscious even yet of fi ‘the change in the heart that “throbbed beneath her swelling boson; though if he had not been so intent on his own feelings of intense admiration, he could i not have helped seeing how deeply she was moved as she spoke of Donald. Ae “T hope he was not injured at all,” she breathed — in a low, eager tone. “I was so—so confused that I did not think to ask him.” “Oh, ‘no, he was not hurt. Not likely. Donald _ Irwin is as strong and skillful as a knight of old when - “a woman is in question. He is a fine fellow.” e “Oh,” murmured Goldie, clasping her little hands in _ anecstasy of admiration, “he is the bravest man I ever, saw. It was like a knight of old to save me in that ‘Way; was it not?” : ‘ “Of course! of course!’’ admitted Mr. Selden, a little testily, “‘those things are characteristic of youth. _ I was so myself when I was a boy; but, little Goldie,” e and his voice sank a little lower, ‘‘there are better _ and more solid qualities to be found in older men. I a : think you will find me very good. and kind to you.” Rs 80h, yes, sir,” she murmured, wondering a little, “Well, well! you shall not make them out liars, little eo Goldie. T intend to prove to you that I am all that the = - ete a comicbooks:com