C. As they're so fond of each other's society they shan't part company even on that occasion, but shall swing from the same tree. "Shall I take the babby home with me!" persisted Wood, in a tone between jest and earnest. Wood had the advantage of her husband in point of years, being on the sunny side of forty,—a period pronounced by competent judges to be the most fascinating, and, at the same time, most critical epoch of woman's existence,—whereas, he was on the shady side of fifty,—a term of life not generally conceived to have any special recommendation in female eyes. As O'Higgins signed the hotel register, his keen glance took in the latest signatures. What gave the puzzling twist to an ordinary situation was her manner: she was guileless. ‘You would say that already then you love me?’ His glance was a caress and Melusine’s resolve weakened. To simplify matters, he carried a coloured paper lantern upon which his license number was painted in Arabic numerals. She met his eyes for a moment, and could not interpret their expression. ‘I know that, miss. Ruth made a little gesture, of infinite pity; and this was quickly seized upon by the slant-eyed Chinese girl. It was a tale of battle, murder, and sudden death on the New York waterfront. Opening her large black eyes, she fixed them upon him for a moment with a mixture of terror and loathing, and then averted her gaze. I can’t explain—” They regarded one another, each blinded to the other.
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