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The fact that they were so seemed to rush over his spirit as a
refreshing dew. Why it should do so, he did not seek to analyse; and he
was all too self-conscious that he dared not.
"A friend has come unexpectedly on a visit, and taken possession of
Verner's Pride," he pursued. "I have lent it for a time."
"Lent it all?" exclaimed the wondering Decima.
"Lent it all. You will make room for me, won't you?"
"To be sure," said Decima, puzzled more than she could express. "But was
there no room left for you?"
"No," answered Lionel.
"What very unconscionable people they must be, to invade you in such
numbers as that! You can have your old chamber, Lionel. But I will just
go and speak to Catherine."
She hastened from the room. Lionel stood before the fire, positively
turning his back upon Lucy Tempest. Was his conscience already smiting
him? Lucy, who had stood by the table, her bed candle in her hand,
stepped forward and held out the other hand to Lionel.
"May I wish you good-night?" she said.
"Good-night," he answered, shaking her hand.


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