"
"What do you suppose she will say when she learns the truth about us?"
Mona inquired, with an amused smile. "I imagine there will be something
of a breeze about my ears, for she informed me this morning that I need
have no hopes or aspirations regarding you upon the strength of any
attention that you bestowed upon me at Hazeldean, for--you were already
engaged," and a little ripple of merry laughter concluded the sentence.
Ray smiled, delighted to see the sunshine upon his dear one's face, and
to hear that musical sound. Yet he remarked, with some sternness:
"I think she is overstepping her jurisdiction to meddle in your affairs
to such an extent. But here comes our lunch," he interposed, as the
waiter appeared, bearing a well laden tray of tempting viands.
"Then let us drop all unpleasant topics, and give ourselves up to the
enjoyment of it," said Mona, looking up brightly. "A light heart and a
mind at ease greatly aid digestion, you know."
She would not allow him to refer to anything of a disagreeable nature
after that, but strove, in her bright, sweet way, to banish the cloud
from his face, and succeeded so well that before their meal was ended
they had both apparently forgotten Louis Hamblin and his aunt, and the
unsuitable engagement about to be announced, and were only conscious
that they were there together, and all in all to each other.
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