"
"But I do not come here on purpose to see your father; you know that very
well, Dexie," and the tender, reproachful tone made Dexie droop her head
still lower.
"Have I offended you, Dexie, that you are so cool and distant with me?"
"No, you have not."
"Then is it because you dislike me that you will not speak a word to me? Is
that why you are so silent, Dexie?"
No answer came from Dexie's lips, but she shook her head in reply. "What
is it, Dexie that has come between us--there is something, is there not?"
"Did you ask me here on purpose to catechise me?" recovering her voice at
last. "Then I wish you 'good evening,'" and she turned to leave him.
But Guy stepped quickly before her and seized the hand that reached for the
door.
"Do not dismiss me so curtly, Dexie, but shake hands when you bid me
'good-bye' to-night."
Dexie laid her hand in his, and he held it close, while for one brief
moment her eyes were raised to his, then as quickly averted; but that was
all Guy needed--the secret was his at last.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
The next afternoon, while "the twins" were out with their mother on a
shopping expedition, Mr.
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