Mrs. Jarvis was thoroughly surprised at Dexie's behavior, but she carried
the little note to Mr. Sherwood and waited his direction.
"Yes; show the gentleman here, and I will see him."
"Well, Hugh, so you have found us out," as he appeared behind Mrs. Jarvis.
"You find me on my back. Get a chair for yourself."
Hugh was surprised to learn of the seriousness of the accident that
rendered this position of his friend necessary, having supposed it a slight
affair from which he had long since recovered.
The two men talked for some time on matters in general, when Hugh said:
"I suppose you know what has brought me here, Mr. Sherwood. My feelings for
Dexie have not changed, unless they have become more intense. I heard
through the Gurneys that her engagement with Lancy was at an end, and
started from Australia at once, on purpose to try again to win her. I have
still your permission; have I not?" he eagerly asked.
"I fear then you will be disappointed, Hugh; Dexie is already won."
"Mr. Sherwood, you are not in earnest; you are saying this to try me," and
Hugh turned an appealing face to the one that lay back on the pillows.
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