When she had finished she lifted her eyes, and a wave of color spread to
her very brow as she met Guy's earnest gaze. If there was more animation in
the remarks that followed, Mr. Sherwood did not guess the cause of the
change.
Wishing for a certain volume that had reference to the matter, Dexie rose
to get it from the bookcase, but not finding it readily Traverse came over
to assist her. The search went on in silence for some time, when Guy said
in a low tone:
"Is there any quarrel between us, Miss Dexie, that we so seldom speak to
each other?"
"Not that I know of, Mr. Traverse," Dexie replied, dropping her eyes to the
lowest shelf.
"Then, why are you so silent when I am near? We used to be good friends,
but now you cut me to the heart by your cold looks and cruel speeches. What
has come between us?"
"Nothing that I know of, Mr. Traverse, and if my words and looks do not
please you there is a way to keep out of the reach of both."
"You are an enigma hard to solve, Miss Dexie," was the smiling reply; "but
I intend to find the solution, and until then you will not find it easy to
drive me away.
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