Rhea became alarmed
that she was about to leave. He did not move. ”
“It’s scandalous, but I suppose it is. You left Hong-Kong at night, by way of the Pearl River, and arrived in
Canton the next morning. People are
brought up to be so shy about money. I do not
intend to allow you to forget. All concerned in the dark transaction must have perished. Your father has forbidden you to go!’”
“Well?”
“She said, ‘I hate being horrid to you and father, but I feel it my duty to go to
that ball!’”
“Felt it her duty!”
“‘Very well,’ I said, ‘then I wash my hands of the whole business. ”
“I don’t care. ’
‘You speak it very well,’ Gerald said encouragingly. ’
She was silent for a space, and it was evident that this part of the story was
still too painful to be recalled with ease. What was it in her heart or mind or soul that went out to this man?
Music—was that it? Was he powerless to stir her without the gift?
But hadn't he fascinated her by his talk, gentle and winning? Ah,
but that had been after he had played for her. “Good evening, Dorling,” he said.
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