2/10 The contact sent an unpleasant thrill along her nerves. I must have some music to-night." Miriam yielded to the request, although she felt in no mood for touching the piano. After playing several pieces, she lifted her hands from the instrument, and, turning away from it, said,-- "There, Mr.Burton, you must really excuse me. I cannot play to-night." "Excuse you! Certainly. |