"
"The one that made your nose bleed," said the incorrigible Cap.
"Well, Miss Black, from your words it appears that this is by no
means an acknowledged but only an understood engagement, which
cannot be binding upon either party. Now, a young lady of your
acknowledged good sense--"
"I never had any more good sense than I have had admirers,"
interrupted Cap.
Craven smiled.
"I would not hear your enemy say that," he replied; then, resuming
his argument, he said:
"You will readily understand, Miss Black, that the vague engagement
of which you speak, where there is want of fortune on both sides, is
no more prudent than it is binding. On the contrary, the position
which it is my pride to offer you is considered an enviable one;
even apart from the devoted love that goes with it. You are aware
that I am the sole heir of the Hidden House estate, which, with all
its dependencies, is considered the largest property, as my wife
would be the most important lady, in the county."
Cap's lip curled a little; looking askance at him she answered:
"I am really very much obliged to you Mr. Le Noir, for the
distinguished honor that you designed for me. I should highly
appreciate the magnanimity of a young gentleman, the heir of the
wealthiest estate in the neighborhood who deigns to propose marriage
to the little beggar that I acknowledge myself to be.
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