persisted, this time with feeling and something like a hint of eagerness in his voice.
I dared not say “Yes,” and yet I must have the assurance I demanded, if ever I was to know peace again.
“You no not answer; but I think, I feel confident you would believe my word, Miss Sterling.”
“I have asked for it,” I returned.
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He smiled, a sad and fearful smile, and took another turn up and down the seemingly darkening room. When he came back I was cold as marble, and almost as insensible.
“Miss Sterling,” were his words, “do you remember a conversation we had this morning?”
I bowed, with a sudden rush of hope that almost melted me again.
“In that conversation I made a solemn assertion; do you recollect what it was?”
“Yes,” I looked, if I did not audibly reply.
“I make that assertion again — is it sufficient?” he asked.
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“I will remain, Mr. Pollard.”
Chapter 8
A Flower from the Pollard Conservatory.
You may wear your rue with a difference.
HAMLET.
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