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176 "And hoping," said the Angel with a wonderful glance.—"Yes."

Mrs. Jehoram (who was an epicure of flirtations) felt the Angel was more than redeeming the promise of his appearance. (Indisputably he worshipped her.) "Do you look for sympathy?" she said. "Or have you found it?"

"I think," said the Angel, very softly, leaning forward, "I think I have found it."

Interval of Chopin Op. 40. The very eldest Miss Papaver and Mrs. Pirbright whispering. Lady Hammergallow (glasses up) looking down the saloon with an unfriendly expression at the Angel. Mrs. Jehoram and the Angel exchanging deep and significant glances.

"Her name," said the Angel (Mrs. Jehoram made a movement), "is Delia. She is &hellip;"

"Delia!" said Mrs. Jehoram sharply, suddenly realising a terrible misunderstanding. "A fanciful name &hellip;  Why!  &hellip; No! Not that little housemaid at the Vicarage—?  &hellip;"

The Polonaise terminated with a flourish. The Angel was quite surprised at the change in Mrs. Jehoram's expression.

"I never did!" said Mrs. Jehoram, recovering.