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the girl took the glass and cupping her hands around it sat talking to the
flowers, and to him, as she warmed the water with heat from her body.
Douglas was so delighted with the unforeseen second that had given him
first chance at the orchids, and so this unexpected call, that he did not
mind the attention she gave the flowers. He had reasons for not being
extravagant; but seldom had a like sum brought such returns. He began
drawing interest as he watched Leslie. Never had her form seemed so
perfect, her dress so becoming and simple. How could other women make a
vulgar display in the same pattern that clothed her modestly? How
wonderful were the soft coils of her hair, the tints paling and flushing
on her cheeks, her shining eyes! Why could not all women use her low,
even, perfectly accented speech and deliberate self-control?
He was in daily intercourse with her father, a high official of the city,
a man of education, social position, and wealth. Mr. Winton had reared his
only child according to his ideas; but Douglas, knowing these things,
believed in blood also.


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