The Humorist
"This," said Georgia, pleasantly, "is Mr. Wallace Lappin. He is a little late for his appointment, but better late than never."
Solemnly he introduced him to us all round. Drusilla was agitated, the pianist apprehensive. I was the only person who noticed Miss Dolly Fitzgerald start at the sight of him, and walk quietly over to the window. I noticed, too, that her appearance was a surprise to the stranger. Had they met before?"
"Pleased to meet you," said Mr. Lappin.
He had sharp, anxious eyes and a very deeply-lined face, and his manner became genially intimate at once.
"Did you meet Mr. Lappin in Cymmer?" I asked gravely, turning to Georgie.
He smiled.
"Yes, I found him and—well, he decided we'd travel back together. Mr. Lappin is going to—well, he thought he'd like to explain."
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