18/22 Fair lady, two hearts and four arms are at your immediate disposal. If you could make up your volatile mind to determine between them--" "There can be no question of choice," said Gerald, quietly. "I accepted Mr.Halloway's escort yesterday; so good-night." "You leave me a blighted being," said De Forest. "For the peace of my soul, let me ascribe your decision to a love of justice rather than of individual. _Au revoir_." Halloway drew Gerald's hand through his arm with a very comfortable feeling of possession, and they walked on some time in silence. |