"But you know Dexie's ways,
Hugh, so you must abide the consequences."
"I have borne much for love of her, and I am still willing to suffer if I
may be rewarded in the end by seeing her once again," he answered
earnestly. "A sight of her face would have been more welcome than an
angel's visit during these long, weary months; to look back on them is like
looking into desolation," he added, in a low, serious tone.
There was silence in the room for some moments. Hugh sat listening for the
first footfall that would announce Dexie's approach, while Mr. Sherwood
lay back, with closed eyes, thinking what an easy solution of the trouble
it would be if Hugh would turn to Gussie for the gift that Dexie denied
him. Then, rousing himself, he talked to Hugh of his travels and adventures
on sea and land.
Meanwhile Dexie had rushed in haste to the house of her friend, and from
thence despatched a note that brought Guy Traverse to her side, and her
agitation and alarm were so great that Guy was almost unable to soothe her.
"I cannot go home without you, Guy. There can be only one thing brought him
here, and I cannot face him unless you are with me.
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