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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1893. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXIX. THE CKISIS. The windows of Mrs. Rosaire's house were lighted, too. I had no need to fear that I should be disturbing the household by my late visit. There were three or four carriages waiting at the door, one of which I knew to belong to Margarites. Another and a much more modest-looking affair belonged to Sir Thoma» Vale. Mrs. Rosaire had evidently been having a dinner party. I told the servant that I was particularly anxious to see Mr. Margarites, and that, noticing his carriage at the door, I wished to take the liberty of sending in my card, and begging to be allowed to speak a word or two with him. I was shown into a half-darkened reception-room, in which I could hear a faint ripple of pleasant talk from the adjacent dining-room. After some little delay the servant came back and invited me to follow him. He showed me the way to a small room on the upper floor, which I well knew to be used as a sort of study or library by Athena herself. Drawing aside the curtain of the doorway, he motioned to me to enter. In the softly-lighted room I saw Athena and Margarites standing on the hearth in animated conversation, even, it would seem, in dispute. Athena was speaking in a low tone, but with energy and fervour, and Margarites was evidently remonstrating, with pleading gesture and submissive protest. They were speaking Greek. For a moment they were not aware of my presence, and I felt almost inclined to back out and sneak away; but they heard the rustle of the heavy curtain as the servant let it fall behind me, and both looked round, and Athena came quickly towards me. 'Oh, Kelvin!' she cried, I am so glad you have come; and you are just in time. Mr. Margarites and I are having an explanation, and it greatly concerns you, and you have a rig...
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