An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
An African Millionaire: Episodes in the Life of the Illustrious Colonel Clay
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Charles raised his hat again, and drew back without one word.
He waved his hand to Amelia and walked home with me to Cannes.
He seemed deeply dejected.
"A penny for your thoughts!" I exclaimed, at last, in a jocular
tone, trying feebly to rouse him.
He turned to me, and sighed. "I was wondering," he answered, "if
_I_ had gone to prison, would Amelia and Isabel have done as much
for me?"
For myself, I did _not_ wonder. I knew pretty well. For Charles, you
will admit, though the bigger rogue of the two, is scarcely the kind
of rogue to inspire a woman with profound affection.
THE END
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