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182 SUCCESS AND FAILURE.
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Mm P Part Ii. Chapter Iii. To Doraarthur...
never give Ms consent ; since then , however , lie has so risen in his profession and in public lifethat it is quite different . Pie is to leave
diplomacy and settle in , town . He is to have a seat in the House and papa says his talents are invaluable to the conservative part ,
and that great thing's may be expected of him . " y , " Plis name ? " asked Dora .
" Powys , Arthur Powys ; you may know him by name , his novels are beautiful ; he is of an excellent familbut . "Wh
do you look so grave , Miss Nugent ?" y , poory Dora certainly looked _^ _exy grave . Miss Vernon with the quick
apprehension of a woman who loves , drew a little back . " Do you . know him ? " she asked , and her color failed .
Dora made an effort . " He is my cousin , " Miss Vernon started ; " we are no longer friends , circumstances have divided
us . " " Circumstances in which he was to blame ? " asked Miss Vernon ?
in a cold constrained voice . There was a pause . The countenances of both women "would
have been a study . There was intense anxiety , defiance , revolt , in the proud pale face of the bride elect . Dora ' s -was flushedthere
, was a struggle , her eyes were fixed * with affection on her companion , and alternately softened to pity and kindled with resolution . At
last she spoke . " I will not answer your question . Your happiness must not be
placed in jeopardy by my convictions . You are not to be married immediately , I suppose ? During- your engagement you will have
ample opportunities for studying Arthur . All that occurred to separate us was some years ago : he may be altered . " But , dear
Miss Vernon , I beseech you examine well his principles , his character ; do not let personal or social attractions dazzle youthe
qualities which charm society , and the qualities which adorn , a home , are not always identical ; above all things sound his soul
and if you do not find it true and clear as a crystal , be firm , and at , the altar ' s foot deny him .
Miss Vernon _& K . ed her eyes on Dora ' s . That limpid and transparent glance seemed to reassure her .
" Was your cousin never in love with you ?" " Never , " and Dora ' s lips curled in scorn at the idea .
" And you?—forgive me , " for Dora ' s eyes flashed ; but it was with the gentlest , softest voice that she replied .
" I loved him dearly and devotedly , as you love your brother Cecil . "
Again Miss Vernon stooped and kissed Dora ' s forehead . At that moment the door opened , and Mrs . Vernon entered the room . Seeing
her daughter and Dora together , she guessed the news had been told . c < My dear Miss Nugentyou have heardI we shall be
in great confusion for the , next three months , . suppose Our p , lans are not
_tfofctled , but I rather think the marriage will take place in the coun-
182 Success And Failure.
182 SUCCESS AND FAILURE .
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English Woman’s Journal (1858-1864), May 1, 1859, page 182, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ewj/issues/ewj_01051859/page/38/
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