he, forsooth, to keep her from Billy? She wished she had never heard

of Felix Kennaston.

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, my brothers.

However, "Yes," said Margaret..

"You are a dear," said Mr. Kennaston, with conviction in his voice.

I dare say Margaret was surprised.

But the poet had taken her hand and had kissed it reverently, and then

sat down beside her, twisting one foot under him in a fashion he had.

He was frankly grateful to her for refusing him; and, the mask of