31/33 She might accept him or might reject him; but, as he said to himself, in neither case would any harm be done. She knew that her cousin Frank was poor, but she thought that she could fall in love with him. He was not exactly a Corsair;--but he was a man who had certain Corsair propensities. He was bold and dashing, unscrupulous and clever, a man to make a name for himself, and one to whom a woman could endure to be obedient. There could be no question as to choice between him and Lord Fawn, if she were to allow herself to choose by liking. |