Sylvie and Bruno

Chapter 25

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"It's just a week," I said, three days later, to Arthur, "since we

heard of Lady Muriel's engagement. I think I ought to call,

at any rate, and offer my congratulations. Won't you come with me?"

"Well--yes, I will come with you. It would seem strange and unfriendly

if I didn't. But this is only Friday. Give me till Sunday afternoon.

I shall be stronger then."

Shading his eyes with one hand, as if half-ashamed of the tears that

were coursing down his cheeks, he held the other out to me.

It trembled as I clasped it.

I tried to frame some words of sympathy; but they seemed poor and cold,

and I left the