The train hissed on, carrying its living freight, drawing nearer to London.
She hung her head; he raised it, looked straight into her eyes, then kissed her.
From that moment Lenise Elroy was another woman. She felt the change instantaneously; she was transformed, she knew whatever happened she would be true to him, that she would love him with a devotion that could not be surpassed.
He kissed her again as he held her in his arms.
"This is my revenge, Lenise," he said.
CHAPTER XXIX
AN ASTONISHING COMMUNICATION
AT Haverton everything shaped well. Picton asked Rita to be his wife and she consented. They were very happy, Dick rejoiced exceedingly, Captain Ben was pleased, Brack congratulated them in his quaint way before he returned to Torquay.
"I'll give you The Rascal for a wedding present," said Dick. "I hope he'll win the National for you."