21/23 "But you are really _too_ simple, Bill. Didn't it occur to you that Mr.Tapster had been asked here for me ?" "For you ?" He uttered the words mechanically. He understood now why men sometimes murder their sweet-hearts--for no apparent motive. It isn't his fault that he's so repulsive. It wouldn't be fair if he was as rich as that, and good-looking, and amiable, and agreeable, as well--would it ?" They were walking down the church, and perhaps Bubbles caught a glimpse into his heart: "I'm a beast," she exclaimed. |