Do you
imagine she had a single thought for me when she had Lord Denysfort to
carry on with--he hasn't much in his head, poor devil! but a title goes
a long way in the theatrical world--and when she could practise on the
susceptibilities of her humble adorer who was further down the table?
Oh, I fancy Miss Burgoyne had enough to occupy herself with this evening
without thinking of me. She was quite busy."
"Ah, you do not understand, Leo," Nina said. "But some day you may
understand--if Miss Burgoyne still finds you indifferent, and becomes
angry. But before that, she will try much--"
"Nina!"
"You will see, Leo!" Nina said; and that was all she could say just
then, for Mr. Lehmann came up to take the general vote as to whether
they would rather have tea out there in the moonlight or return to the
dining-room.
But any doubt as to the manner in which Miss Burgoyne regarded his
intercession on behalf of Mr. Percival Miles was removed, and that in a
most summary fashion, by the young lady herself. As they were about to
leave the hotel, the men were standing about in the hall, chatting at
haphazard or lighting a fresh cigar, while they waited for the
women-folk to get ready.
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