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Out of her sphere - University Library

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^UA TUT LA YTOJTS PROMISE. 177<br />

but not Mrs. Thornton. It is all a wretched<br />

imbroglio, arising out <strong>of</strong> that poor fellow's<br />

weakness. What on earth could possess<br />

him to commit himself first with one woman<br />

and then with anot<strong>her</strong>, for neit<strong>her</strong> <strong>of</strong> whom<br />

he cared a straw ?"<br />

** But you'll help him out <strong>of</strong> it ?" said<br />

Beatey, quickly.<br />

" I admit the justice <strong>of</strong><br />

all you say ; but we can't all <strong>of</strong> us be so<br />

strong or so clever as some people^<br />

You'll help him out <strong>of</strong> it, Mr. Temple<br />

Masters—or— "<br />

'' Or—well ?" and Temple Masters<br />

had hold <strong>of</strong> the two little hands that had<br />

nestled for warmth under the cloak.<br />

" Or—I'll never come to a railway<br />

station to meet you again, or give you a<br />

tete-a-tete on a cold night over a garden<br />

wall. Seriously, you'll help your friend,<br />

because he is your friend, and because the<br />

girl, who is mine, cares more for him per-<br />

haps than he deserves. Never mind, it's a<br />

VOL. III. 12

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