Stella Rosevelt — page 314: what you’re looking at

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308 “I PROMISE.” CHAPTER XXXII. ‘*¥ PROMISE.” On returning to New York, Star learned that Ralph Meredith © had sailed for Europe a couple of days before their arrival. The week that they had promised themselves for rest at home _ proved to be a busy one instead, for considerable preparation was necessary for the long journey they were contemplating, as it was to occupy three or four months. Star was glad to be at home again, and went flitting about the house, full of business and life. One day they were out making a few necessary purchases, when suddenly, in one of the stores, they came upon Mr. Richards. He looked aged and care-worn, neglected and unhappy. His face lighed with momentary pleasure, however, when he caught sight of Mr. Rosevelt and Star, and he came forward to greet them with extended hand. “‘T cannot tell you how glad Iam to see you once more,” he said, heartily. ‘‘Ilam not going to reproach you either for running away from us, for, unpleasant as it is for me to say It, I could not blame you under the circumstances. But it is only within a week or two that I have learned of the change in your life; and, Uncle Jacob, Iam sincerely glad that you did not lose your fortune, as we supposed.” ‘Thank you. Then you do not feel aggrieved over the ruse I played upon you?” replied Mr. Rosevelt, regarding him searchingly. | : ‘Not at all; it was no more than right that you should wish = comicbooks,.co