m afraid I'd forgive
you _anything_ after seeing you ride that horse."

"I'm hanged if I couldn't, too," said Stan. And laughing, the two shook
hands.

"And I suppose I shall have to, as well," purred Mrs. Ess Kay, quite
kittenish, "if only _somebody_ would introduce Mr. Harborough to me."

(As if anyone cared whether she forgave him or not!)

"What about the Duchess?" asked Sally.

"Oh, when I tell her that Betty's engaged to marry a chap I've met and
liked in town--a thorough sportsman, too, it will be all right," said
Stan.

I was glad he didn't refer to Jim's money, even though that _is_ the
thing which will appeal most to Mother. As for me, I am almost sorry he
isn't poor, if there's room in my heart to be sorry about anything. But
I don't believe there is. It's such a beautiful world, and I shall have
two homes in it now; one on each side the water.

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