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Susy.A Story of the Plains

CHAPTER VI
19/32

She was frightened and yet puzzled.

It was not the sensitiveness of a lover at the mention of the loved one's name, and yet it suggested an uneasy consciousness.

If his previous impulsive outburst had been prompted honestly, or even artfully, by his passion for Susy, why had he looked so shocked when she spoke of her?
But Clarence, whose emotion had been caused by the sudden recall of his knowledge of Susy's own disloyalty to the woman whose searching eyes were upon him, in his revulsion against the deceit was, for an instant, upon the point of divulging all.

Perhaps, if Mrs.Peyton had shown more confidence, he would have done so, and materially altered the evolution of this story.

But, happily, it is upon these slight human weaknesses that your romancer depends, and Clarence, with no other reason than the instinctive sympathy of youth with youth in its opposition to wisdom and experience, let the opportunity pass, and took the responsibility of it out of the hands of this chronicler.
Howbeit, to cover his confusion, he seized upon the second idea that was in his mind, and stammered, "Susy! Yes, I wanted to speak to you about her." Mrs.Peyton held her breath, but the young man went on, although hesitatingly, with evident sincerity.


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