The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1016, June 17, 1899

A SWEET COMPANION. From the Painting by M. Stanley.
Vol. XX.—No. 1016.]
JUNE 17, 1899.

By AGNES GIBERNE, Author of “Sun, Moon and Stars,” “The Girl at the Dower House,” etc.
“NEARER TO A CANDLE TO READ IT.”
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Denham found himself alone with Polly. He stood looking down upon her with a grave tenderness and questioning. Polly began to tremble.
“We had no expectation of seeing you, sir,” she remarked with great decorum.
She cast one little glance up.
“Have you travelled hard? You are sorely fatigued.”
“Polly, is all between us as it once was?” he asked.