Light-Fingered G
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- AUTHOR OF "THE SECOND GENERATION," ETC.
- CHAPTER
- Neva . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _Frontispiece_
- She showed how well she understood, by saying, "Leonardo, for example?"
- She resumed her place as pupil with a meek "I beg your pardon."
- She laughed. "Really, am I so bad as all that?"
- Amy bridled. "Sorry! I'm sure _I_ care nothing about him."
- Neva looked amused. "Why did you say that?"
- He smiled good-natured raillery. "How sure of yourself you feel!"
- She colored. "What _do_ you mean?"
- He again laughed at her with his eyes. "Why did you think it had?"
- She pouted. "You are in a horrible mood to-day."
- He rose. "Thanks for the hint."
- Neva came back. "Don't hesitate. I meant just what I said--anything."
- He lifted his head haughtily. "What do you mean, Narcisse?"
- Josiah stared at him. "What are you talking about?"
- A pause, then he: "He _thinks_ so."
- She waited a few minutes, repeated, "_I_ must have my share."
- A pause; then, "Are you coming up to bed?"
- She nodded. "I simply couldn't begin to grow. You wouldn't have it."
- He laughed ironically. "That's practical!"
- Josiah was busy with his own rage. "Why, he's got _nothing_!"
- She wheeled on him. "Fosdick?"
- He nodded. "His secretary, Waller, was just here."
- She was smiling now, also. "Well," she said. "What next?"
- Fosdick shot a quick, sharp glance at him. "Let me see it."
- He lowered his head. "Don't," he said humbly. "Please--not to-day."
- Trafford showed his amazement. "Why, where did you hear _that_?"
- He glanced at his watch. "I think I'll
- "That is not the question," she answered
- THE END
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