22/31 That I am still alive, and talking to you is the most convincing proof I can give that hearts do not break." "After all," said Stanford, "I don't believe you ever were very far gone with Rose. My stately fiancee suits you better. If I take you at your word, and she rejects the baronet and the viscount, you might try your luck." "It would be worse than useless. I might as well love some bright, particular star, and hope to win it, as Miss Danton. Ah! here she comes!" Leaning on the arm of Lord Ellerton, Miss Danton came up smilingly. |