[Lewis Rand by Mary Johnston]@TWC D-Link bookLewis Rand CHAPTER X 26/41
Gilmer says you're a strong fighter. When I was thrown at that same turn coming home from a wedding, I believe I was in bed for a month!--Allow me to present you to my nieces--Miss Churchill, Miss Dandridge.
My poor wife, you know, never leaves her chamber.
Mr.Ned Hunter, Mr.Rand.
Mr.Fairfax Cary I think you know, and my brother Edward." The young men's greeting, if somewhat constrained, was courteous.
Major Churchill played the card which he held in his hand, then slowly rose, came stiffly from behind the small table, and made an elaborate bow. There was in his acknowledgment of the honour of Mr.Rand's acquaintance so much accent, cruelty, and hauteur that the younger man flushed.
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