The fact had no depressing effect on the
performer, however, and it was only the coming of the maid that
put her lively sallies to an end.
"Mr. Gilder," Fannie announced.
Mary put a question with so much of energy that Garson began
finally to understand the depth of her vindictive feeling.
"Any one with him?"
"No, Miss Turner," the maid answered.
"Have him come in," Mary ordered.
Garson felt that he would be better away for the sake of the
newly married pair at least, if not for his own. He made hasty
excuses and went out on the heels of the maid. Aggie, however,
consulting only her own wishes in the matter, had no thought of
flight, and, if the truth be told, Mary was glad of the
sustaining presence of another woman.
She got up slowly, and stood silent, while Aggie regarded her
curiously. Even to the insensitive observer, there was something
strange in the atmosphere.... A moment later the bridegroom
entered.
He was still clean-cut and wholesome. Some sons of wealthy
fathers are not, after four years experience of the white lights
of town.
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