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II As Seen By Detective Sweetwater | Anna Katharine Green | |
X A Difference Of Opinion |
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"Thank you. I am glad to speak in his presence," came in undisturbed self-possession from this not easily surprised witness. " I shall relate the facts exactly as they occurred, adding nothing and concealing nothing. If I mistook my position, or Miss Challoner's position, it is not for me to apologise. I never hid my business from her, nor the moderate extent of my fortune. If she knew me at all, she knew me for what I am; a man of the people who glories in work and who has risen by it to a position somewhat unique in this city. I feel no lack of equality even with such a woman as Miss Challoner." A most unnecessary preamble, no doubt, and of doubtful efficacy in smoothing his way to a correct understanding with the deeply bereaved father. But he looked so handsome as he thus asserted himself and made so much of his inches and the noble poise of his head - though cold of eye and always cold of manner - that those who saw, as well as heard him, forgave this display of egotism in consideration of its honesty and the dignity it imparted to his person. |
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