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DIANA SCHEMES.
Notwithstanding the brave face Ruth Westmacott had kept during his presence, when he departed Sir Rowland left behind him a distress amounting almost to anguish in her mind.

Yet though she might suffer, there was no weakness in Ruth's nature.

She knew how to endure.

Diana, bearing Richard not a tenth of the affection his sister consecrated to him, was alarmed for him.