Laughing Girl
The Laughing Girl
作者：Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933; Hutt, Henry, 1875-1950 [Illustrator]
体例：题 章数：90
字数：335,136 来源：Project Gutenberg
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章节目录
共 90 题- By ROBERT W. CHAMBERS
- Published by arrangement with D. APPLETON & COMPANY
- Printed in the United States of America
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- III
- IV
- R. W. C.
- CHAPTER
- I was growing madder and madder; and Smith's flippancy offended me.
- I turned to Major Schoot and Captain Schey:
- I was hungry, but I was also irritated and worried.
- I suppose the expression of my face checked her. We both laughed.
- I stared at him and whistled the Chilean anthem.
- I placed the bottles on the grass without noticing the accusation.
- I smiled: "That would cost you very little," I said.
- I was silent.
- I thought deeply for a while, then:
- I didn't, and his question made me the madder.
- I turned and looked at Raoul. He returned my gaze with an odd smile.
- I laughed, picked up a stable-fork that stood against the cow-barn:
- I went over to the barnyard and began to dig.
- I looked into the pack-basket and discovered her account books in it.
- I started to fish them out and caught sight of the package of lunch.
- I nodded.
- I placed my lips close to her little ear:
- I said nothing.
- To THUSIS
- II
- III
- ENVOI
- I walked over and looked fixedly at The Laughing Girl.
- I told him I was exercising.
- I turned on my heel and went out, and met Thusis in the hallway.
- I was falling in love. I knew it.
- I looked at her in wonder, dismay, and deep concern.
- I banged on a large, brass bell. The door opened. Thusis appeared.
- I went downstairs again. Raoul passed with more luggage.
- Clelia nodded: "She's afraid."
- I gasped.
- I blushed violently.
- I was silent.
- She blushed scarlet: "I was angry--hurt. I did not mean that."
- I had one foot on the stairs; and let it remain there.
- I nodded, blankly.
- I smiled. "It's a windy night," said I. "Doors and windows rattle."
- I did not reply.
- I had let myself loose; and I fairly took away her breath.
- I waited, hot with exasperation. There was nothing else for me to do.
- I waited until she was able to control herself.
- I explained that there was only one waitress.
- I met Thusis in apron and dust-cloth, sweeping the stairs.
- I said: "You and Clelia seem to exchange jobs rather frequently."
- At that she laughed outright: "Not if they behave themselves!"
- I went into the living-room where Smith sat reading.
- Thusis laughed. "Don't you admire good women and critics?"
- II
- After a pause: "Would you let me if you could?"
- He shook his head: "No, I can't do that."
- He laughed. "Oh, as far as that goes, I may have to do some."
- I felt myself growing red and angry.
- I had risen, smiling.
- I said, finally, in a very quiet voice, not my own:
- I stepped nearer, forcing a smile:
- I had not realized that the Countess Manntrapp was so pretty.
- I smiled.
- She looked up: "May I ask you a question?"
- I did not answer.
- I drew her nearer.
- Thusis turned sharply on her sister: "Have you given him your heart?"
- Clelia looked at Smith: "Do you know what my sister means?"
- I started, but Smith said coolly: "Is that what you suppose, Thusis?"
- I hurried out to where he stood.
- I took Clelia's soft hands in mine and looked earnestly into her face:
- I told her what had passed.
- She slowly shook her head: "You will learn why, some day."
- I dropped onto the couch near her, framing my own head in both hands.
- I nodded doubtfully.
- I strode over to Puppsky and Wildkatz.
- I proceeded to masticate the cud of bitterness.
- I turned; she snatched the jewel and dug it into her hair.
- I rose, too, incredulous, astounded.
- I tried to control myself:
- I shrugged my shoulders.
- I forced a smile.
- I nodded, smiling.
- I thanked her.
- I did not answer.
- I was silent.
- Her candid, sweet gaze met mine: "I think it has."
- THE END