It would be too mortifying. Treasure caves to explore! All through these trying days she had recurrently wondered what this strange young man would have to say that Dickens and Hugo had not already said. The very sight of these impediments, would have appalled a less courageous spirit than Sheppard's—but nothing could daunt him. Ann Veronica’s experiences of men had been among more stable types—Teddy, who was always absurd; her father, who was always authoritative and sentimental; Manning, who was always Manning. For an instant, Gerald wished the rest of the world away that he might go to her and administer appropriate comfort. The signs of tears had all gone, but some subtle change seemed to have stolen into her face. His advice was mostly practical. She was frowning, but it was evident that her initial fright had left her. ’ Gerald did not speak, but there was a look in his face that made Melusine glad she had at last had the courage to confide in him. To her chagrin, he ignored her, and turned a venomous eye on his betrothed.
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