When Guy returned accompanied by June, Scott drew her to his side, and, taking her in a close embrace, he said: “June, my little one, it is all right; but why did you leave your answer with me?”
“Because I thought you knew Guy’s nature better than I did, and you would know best.”
“If you love him, June, I am glad, for he is my choice of all the men I know. His faults are very few. Be kind to him, June, as I know you will, and, Guy, remember your great responsibility.
“Take her then, Guy, and treat her tenderly. I know you will, but if you should ever deceive her, Heaven help you, for if her life is ever wrecked as mine has been I should show you no mercy.”
He pressed Guy’s hand, kissed June tenderly, then turned and walked away.
CHAPTER XXV.
THE ELOPEMENT.
Max Brunswick had met Irene in New York, and they had decided to go west and join Rene’s father.
She had told Max that she would introduce him to her father as Mr. Wilmer. Since he had never seen him he would not know the difference.