His passion for Dexie had grown as the weeks went by, and when the one
obstacle, Lancy, was removed, all would be well. His visits to the
Sherwoods were more frequent than ever, and he openly showed his preference
for Dexie's society.
But Gussie had no other admirer just then, and she accepted the attentions
meant for her sister as if they were her own just due. This was so
exasperating to Hugh that, when Dexie turned away from him, he would take
his hat and leave abruptly. This strange behavior Gussie set down to
everything except the true cause, for she did not dream that Hugh's
affections had been transferred to her sister, for Dexie openly snubbed
him.
But, when Hugh learned that Dexie was preparing to accompany the others, he
was almost beside himself with rage. He refused at first to believe it--the
idea was too preposterous! Well it was that the announcement was not made
to him before the assembled household, for his face revealed the fierce
conflict within, and he had quite as many objections to make as Gussie,
though they were not so openly and freely expressed. Chancing to meet Dexie
in the hall, after repeated efforts to catch her alone, his bitter
disappointment was so touchingly expressed that, for the first time, Dexie
felt a sort of pity for the man, though she could not understand the
intense feeling that seemed to possess him.
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