[Miss Caprice by St. George Rathborne]@TWC D-Link bookMiss Caprice CHAPTER XXIV 10/12
She does not wish to cast a damper on their present joy, however, and hence says nothing. The Moor has been greatly impressed by all this.
He learns a lesson in life, for, as a rule, the female element in oriental circles has very little to do with the events that occur from day to day, and never engage in any of the discussions upon the leading questions of the hour. Later on the little party leave the house of Ali Ben Taleb.
Their passage through the streets is accomplished in safety, for the Moor sees to it that all are well disguised. John never learns the truth about the coming of his father.
He has reason to believe that Mustapha Cadi must have entered into some arrangement of the older Craig, after hearing his story, although the stolid face of the Arab never betrays his secret. When Lady Ruth learns that the end has come, and John's quest is at an end, she rejoices with him. Another day in Algiers. Then a steamer will be due, upon which they can take passage for France, and later on reach America. Duncan Craig is very subdued, and intensely devoted to his recovered wife.
They have long conversations alone, and all that has passed in the years of their separation is told.
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