In spite of the tumultuous joy which agitated him, the bridegroom could not prevent the intrusion of some saddening thoughts, as he reflected upon the melancholy scene which he had so recently witnessed in the same place. “I’d give anything,” he remarked, “to see our little Vee happily and comfortably married. It’s no good hiding it any more. ’ He took the thing from Melusine’s listless grasp and went on, ‘Now then, what’s all this here argy-bargy with Pottiswick?’ Melusine opened her eyes and straightened up. Fancying they were alone, Sir Rowland threw aside his cloak, and produced a heavy bag of money, which he flung upon the table; and, when Wild had feasted his greedy eyes sufficiently upon its golden contents, he handed him a pocketbook filled with notes. He’d borne mention of the woman’s name. ‘No, let me guess,’ he interrupted. All these interesting objects were carefully arranged, classed, and, as we have said, labelled by the thief-taker. Even he was not oblivious to it, and after about two minutes of awkward French kissing, he pulled away. ‘I suppose I need not ask to which other soldier you refer. Miss Mary being his only child ’an all, he were in a right pelter. “She is marvellously clever,” he said. His eyes closed. It seemed intolerable that she should go home and admit herself beaten.
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