When Mr. Thornton rose up to go away, after shaking hands with

Mr. and Mrs. Hale, he made an advance to Margaret to wish her

good-bye in a similar manner. It was the frank familiar custom of

the place; but Margaret was not prepared for it. She simply bowed

her farewell; although the instant she saw the hand, half put

out, quickly drawn back, she was sorry she had not been aware of

the intention. Mr. Thornton, however, knew nothing of her sorrow,

and, drawing himself up to his full height, walked off, muttering

as he left the house-'A more proud, disagreeable girl I never saw. Even her great

beauty is blotted out of one's memory by her scornful ways.'




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