WHEN PIPPA PASSED
"And of course I want to do the best for myself"
"Of course, beyond a doubt."
How could a person change so in two weeks? What had turned that sensitive dreamer into this bustling young lover?
"You see, sir, I've got a good many things to consider," he smiled happily.
"Certainly, West, I appreciate that. At the same time I doubt if you will do better with anybody than you can with Mr. D. It may be the Ls wouldn't want your book. It is not what is known as a popular book, you know. Poetry appeals to a limited public, and"
"Oh, well, it's all right. Only I thought you might want to know what Uncle Joseph said, that's all. I must go now," and he turned.
"Miss Delafield is still here," said her uncle, coldly.
"Oh, good-night," West murmured, and left the room.
"Is it really he?" Delafield hazarded, hardly glancing at her. She met his look calmly.
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