Mrs. Bob: A Novel — page 135: what you’re looking at

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ENTER MRS. BOB. 127 ‘Gentlemen, have you any further questions to ask—we cheerfully hold ourselves at your service to answer such,’’ says Senator John. Monsieur groans and makes a suggestive shrug that speaks volumes—Colonel Corneel looks crushed. ‘Merle, have we any more business in this court ?”’ he demands, hoarsely. ‘I do not believe.’ ‘“Then let’s get out.” Turning to Bob, and ignoring Senator John com- pletely, the adventurer says: ‘‘Pemberton, I give you credit for playing a shrewd game. To all appearances you have won, but perhaps I haven’t thrown up my hand yet. You will hear from me again, sir.”’ With which the ex-soldier turns on his heel after a stiff military salute, and strides toward the door of the chapel. This time it is Bob who endeavors to make a for- ward movement, and his wife who holds him back— the tables are turned. ‘‘Never mind, dear Bob—let him go. Words are cheap, and, after all, we can afford to let him have that satisfaction. Do you know that you belong to me now, sir?”’ Of course Bob is ready to acknowledge his depend- ence, and in his great happiness feels that what she says with reference to the other is-true. ‘*All aboard for the East!’’ sings out the Senator, as they issue from the chapel a little later; he en- deavors to throw off all the weight that is on his mind and seem cheerful, for Bob’s sake. Gomicbookssceo in ae)