.

'We will build a new house from the ground, eclectic in style. We will
remove the ashes, charred wood, and so on from the ruin, and plant more
ivy. The winter rains will soon wash the unsightly smoke from the walls,
and Stancy Castle will be beautiful in its decay. You, Paula, will be
yourself again, and recover, if you have not already, from the warp
given to your mind (according to Woodwell) by the mediaevalism of that
place.'

'And be a perfect representative of "the modern spirit"?' she inquired;
'representing neither the senses and understanding, nor the heart and
imagination; but what a finished writer calls "the imaginative reason"?'

'Yes; for since it is rather in your line you may as well keep straight
on.'

'Very well, I'll keep straight on; and we'll build a new house beside
the ruin, and show the modern spirit for evermore.... But, George, I
wish--' And Paula repressed a sigh.

'Well?'

'I wish my castle wasn't burnt; and I wish you were a De Stancy!'

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