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THE TRAGIC MUSE.
without him. He rowed back quickly, sprang ashore and followed her with long steps. Apparently she had gone fast; she had almost reached the door when he overtook her.
"Why did you basely desert me?" he asked, stopping her there.
"I don't know. Because I'm so happy."
"May I tell mother?"
"You may tell her she shall have Broadwood."
