[CHAPTER XLII]

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List of Illustrations

["The whole expression of her face changed as he came and leaned upon the piano."]

["With his English self-control and horror of a scene, he followed his wife to the door."]

["Not by a glance or a turn of the head did he let his bride see how wildly her superlative attraction had kindled the fire in his blood."]

["'Zara!' he said distractedly.... 'Can I not help you?'"]

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