Scandal
Scandal
作者：Hamilton, Cosmo, 1872?-1942; Culter, Richard, 1883-1929 [Illustrator]
体例：题 章数：42
字数：415,037 来源：Project Gutenberg
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共 42 题- BY
- COSMO HAMILTON
- Made in the United States of America
- Amelia Keene gasped. "You don't mean that he kissed----"
- Beatrix drew up short. "Aunt Honoria!"
- She shook her head. "Pray don't trouble, there's plenty of time."
- Franklin showed his teeth in a silent laugh. "You think so?"
- He made a spring and caught her by the wrists. "Now jump!"
- The word made her heart pump. "Well,--where?"
- Fraser's answer came quickly. "Beatrix loves you."
- There was no mirth in Franklin's laugh. "Guess again."
- And then Captain McBean stood at his elbow. "Orders stand, sir?"
- Franklin shook his head. "You know Beatrix, Mrs. Keene."
- Beatrix laughed. "You're a regular sailor, aren't you?"
- She laughed again. "You know that I have a horse or two then?"
- Malcolm was staggered. "Meaning me,--too?"
- Malcolm took a long breath. "Ah!" he said. "Now you're talking."
- He looked astonished. "Yes, of course."
- In an instant he was bending over her. "What can I do?"
- Franklin drew up. "Turn the yacht about? Why?"
- She faced him unexpectedly. "What are you going to do with me now?"
- He knew his answer but he made it, "What do you want me to do with you?"
- And she made hers, "Something must be done."
- He stopped her. "No, not yet. I want to tell you something, kiddie."
- Franklin laughed. "Why? He likes everybody."
- She tried a daring move. "You paid me well, didn't you?"
- Malcolm laughed. "Is that meant to be complimentary or reproachful?"
- Malcolm's remark, gravely spoken, was "Scandal again."
- And Franklin echoed her. "Well?"
- He held her tight. "You were going to give yourself away."
- She gave her hand a violent wrench. "Let me go. I've had enough of it."
- He answered simply. "To smoke a cigarette and have a yarn."
- THE END
- THE COVERED WAGON
- THE WAY OF A MAN
- THE SAGEBRUSHER
- THE WAY OUT
- THE BROKEN GATE
- THE WAY TO THE WEST
- HEART'S DESIRE
- THE PURCHASE PRICE
- GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK