8/27 She prayed to die in his arms; for it was not Duart that she loved, but him. Duart went overseas; the man of the MacDonalds killed himself. It was all wrought with threads of gossamer,--idle fancy, shrugs, smiles, whispers, slurring speech,--and it was long ago. But there is yet gossamer to be had for the gathering; it gleams on every hand these summer mornings." By now Darden's Audrey had left the boat and was close upon them. MacLean arose, and Truelove hastily pushed aside her wheel. |