The Reason Why.
After turning over the music, he ben* over her and murmured : "Did you notice how my hand trcmbied, Miss Fitzpatrick?" "Er — yes. Mr MsmnernYg,' she answered, f»hyly. tt "And can you guess why it trembled. • he breathed into her ear. . The white fingers of beautiful Marion Fitznatrick fell from the keys and lay lirap in her lap, and a great blush dyed hei cheek's clear pallor. "N — no^" she whispered. Young Clarence Mannering looked deep into her eyes. 'Shall I tell you?" he asked. "Yes, if you like," she said, .faintly. There was a long pause. The youth swallowed audibly. Then his voice, hoarse with an eirotion that did him credit, thrilled through the si'enee. '•I was out with the boys last night. an<* it was 4 o'clock this morning before I got to bed."
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Otago Witness, Issue 2813, 12 February 1908, Page 77
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138The Reason Why. Otago Witness, Issue 2813, 12 February 1908, Page 77
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