"It is quite time I turned my attention to
something higher--to the making of blue or green dogs on canvas, for
instance! Hire a servant to wait on you before night, for I will not step
my foot into the kitchen again! I'll find something to do in a more
congenial latitude," and Dexie thrust the remaining papers into the desk in
startling confusion, locking the several drawers with a snap.
As Gussie left the room she rose to her feet, intending to send word to Guy
to come and take her away, but, as she turned about, he caught her in his
strong arms and held her close to him.
"Oh, Guy! how long have you been here?" and she burst into tears.
"Long enough to make up my mind that Gussie shall never get the chance to
insult you again as she has done in my hearing. Dexie! it makes my blood
boil to know that you are treated in this manner! You must come away with
me! I cannot leave you in the house after hearing those words said to you.
You must not refuse, darling!" and he wiped away her tears and kissed the
white face in his arms.
"Oh, Guy! if you only _would_ take me," she sobbed. "I was just going to
send for you, and beg of you to take me at once.
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