22/25 How radiant she looks!" When Magdalen and Fay had departed, and Wentworth had seen them to the carriage, he came back and sat down by Michael. "But it isn't her beauty I love most, it is her _character_. She is so feminine, so receptive, so appreciative of the deeper side of life, so absolutely devoted. Her heart has been awakened for the first time, Michael. She has, I feel sure, never been loved before as I loved her." "I imagine not." "I can't believe she ever cared for the Duke. |