Worse still, he appeared in good society and was looked upon alike
by maidens and mothers as a most desirable acquisition by way of
alliance, notwithstanding the fact that many had doubts concerning
the tone of morality set up as his standard.
Let us, however, earnestly hope that the pure heart of Marguerite
Verne shall never come in contact with such deadly poisonous
influence. May she ever remain the guileless, sweet creature that
she now is.
CHAPTER XV.
HELEN'S CELESTIAL SKETCHES.
A few mornings after Marguerite had arrived from "Gladswood" she was
sitting in the library writing a note to cousin Jennie.
A fresh young voice gaily greeted her and Helen Rushton stood before
her, a pretty picture in her morning costume of delicate cambric.
"Madge, darling, it seems a year since I saw your dear old face!"
cried Helen enthusiastically, at the same moment embracing the
former in truly genuine style.
Marguerite returned her friend's salutation, and putting her into an
old-fashioned arm-chair drew her own seat near and was ready for a
good chat.
"Madge, I have news for you."
"Good news or bad news?" queried Marguerite.
"Both," said Helen, "can you guess?"
"Spare my patience, Helen, I am no good at guessing.
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