5/13 Arnault seemed determined to have the last word, and Graydon interposed no obstacle. The former walked on the piazza by Stella's side for a few turns in moody silence. Her father still sat at his post of observation. Mrs.Wildmere had been with him part of the time, but he had not had much to say to her. I will now join papa, and retire." "Very well, Stella," was the quiet reply; "but before we part I shall speak more to the point than if I had talked hours. |