34/49 That is the reason he has forgotten himself. I had not intended to tell you so suddenly; but this misunderstanding has forced me to." "Engaged to Mr.Conolly!" cried Mr.Lind. "I begin to fear that----Enga----" He took breath, and continued, to Marian: "I forbid you to entertain any such engagement. Sholto: there is evidently nothing to be gained by discussing this matter in hot blood. It is some girlish absurdity--some--some--some--" "I apologize for having doubted the truth of the excuse," said Douglas; "but I see that I have failed to gauge Miss Lind's peculiar taste. |