The lion and the unicorn . ainted scene before her, she saw the birch-trees by the river at home, where he had first readher the speech to which they were now listeningso intensely—the speech in which the hero tellsthe girl he loves her. She remembered that at thetime she had thought how wonderful it wouldbe if some day someone made such a speech toher—not Philip, but a man she loved. And now?If Philip would only make that speech to hernow! He came out at last, with Wimpole leading him,and bowed across a glaring barrier of lights at amisty but vociferous audience that was shoutingthe generous
The lion and the unicorn . ainted scene before her, she saw the birch-trees by the river at home, where he had first readher the speech to which they were now listeningso intensely—the speech in which the hero tellsthe girl he loves her. She remembered that at thetime she had thought how wonderful it wouldbe if some day someone made such a speech toher—not Philip, but a man she loved. And now?If Philip would only make that speech to hernow! He came out at last, with Wimpole leading him,and bowed across a glaring barrier of lights at amisty but vociferous audience that was shoutingthe generous English bravo! and standing up toapplaud. He raised his eyes to the box whereHelen sat, and saw her staring down at the tumult,with her hands clasped under her chin. Her facewas colorless, but lit with the excitement of themoment; and he saw that she was crying. Lady Gower, from behind her, was clappingher hands delightedly. But, my dear Helen, she remonstrated,breathlessly, you never told me he was so good-looking. 54. v*^- tu> Saw her staring down at the tumult. The Lion and the Unicorn Yes, said Helen, rising abruptly, he Is—verygood-looking. She crossed the box to where her cloak washanging, but instead of taking It down, buried herface in its folds. My dear child! cried Lady Gower, in dis-may. What Is it? The excitement has been toomuch for you. No, I am just happy, sobbed Helen. I amjust happy for him. We will go and tell him so, then, said LadyGower. I am sure he would like to hear It fromyou to-night. Philip was standing In the centre of the stage,surrounded by many pretty ladies and elderlymen. Wimpole was hovering over him as thoughhe had claims upon him by the right of discovery. But when Philip saw Helen, he pushed his waytoward her eagerly and took her hand In both ofhis. I am so glad, Phil, she said. She felt it allso deeply that she was afraid to say more, butthat meant so much to her that she was sure hewould understand. He had planned it very different
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