The ensemble is most vividly portrayed, Mr.Gatewood; and--you have intimated that her lack of fortune--er--we might almost say her pecuniary distress--is more than compensated for by her accomplishments, character, and very unusual beauty.

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_Did_ I so understand you, Mr.Gatewood ?" "That's what I meant, anyhow," he said, flushing up.
"You _did_ mean it ?" "I did: I do." "Then we take your case, Mr.Gatewood.