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THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY.

for half-an-hour? This at present is the dearest wish of, yours faithfully,

"Caspar Goodwood."


Isahel read Mr. Goodwood's letter with such profound attention that she had not perceived an approaching tread on the soft grass. Looking up, however, as she mechanically folded the paper, she saw Lord Warburton standing before her.