" He opened his eyes again. If I were to marry you now I should feel a dependent being all
my life—a sort of parasitical creature without blood or muscle. Coming from the gloom of the passage, even the
corridors seemed sufficiently illuminated for them to see their way. She was pleased and a little flattered by his interest and sympathy. For nothing will ever convince me that it is not the man’s share in life to
shield, to protect, to lead and toil and watch and battle with the world at large. "Thames, I entreat—"
"Your wishes are my laws, beloved, girl," replied Kneebone, bowing profoundly. At first she thought he was endeavouring to rid
himself of the fleas, but after a time she came to understand that the muck had
healing qualities and soothed the burning scratches made by his claws. And, if it had not been for a taste for plotting, which was
continually getting him into scrapes, he might have been accounted a respectable
member of society. "I don't believe McClintock would have gone into convulsions at the sight of it. Taking this for encouragement, her suitor proceeded still more
extravagantly. The young rascal had learnt from some of the women-servants that Lady
Trafford was from home, and was in the very act of making off when I got down
stairs. Alone; not even the dog to warn her, and Hoddy deep in
the island somewhere. I thought it better not to send him away
till I'd mentioned the circumstance to you. ”
“Yes,” she said, and abruptly she liked him enormously. ”
“You mean—you think——”
“Hush! I think that he was concealed in my room, and Annabel and he met there.
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