She was afraid that her
secret, that sweet secret of her own, might be surprised from her. Not for
worlds would she have _that_ person know that her heart had awakened at
last. With that ring on her finger, who could charge her with caring for
anyone but the giver?
Guy Traverse thought he had every reason to feel sad and gloomy. How was it
that he ever supposed she cared for him, for now she was as reserved and
cool when in his society as she had before been frank and pleasant, and, of
course, that ring was responsible for the change.
Gussie took the opportunity of relating to Guy, as well as to others, many
an interesting story concerning Dexie and her Halifax lover, but she
neglected to add that most of her stories were creations of her own brain.
Guy felt little interest in these stories. He felt that there was
something going on that he did not understand, but he intended to ask an
explanation from Dexie at his first opportunity, feeling quite sure she
would own the truth to him.
But the opportunity did not present itself readily, and even Mr. Sherwood
felt the change and wondered what had come between Dexie and his friend.
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