Probably she has never known
anything better, while I am merely fighting out a bit of hard luck,
and, within two weeks, at the longest, shall again be free. Surely,
you cannot hint that we stand upon the same level."
"God forbid!" fervently. "Yet just as sincerely I wish you did not
deem it necessary to remain for even that brief length of time. It is
a shock to me to realize your intimate association with such depraved
characters. You are surely aware that my purse remains at your
disposal, if you will only cut the whole thing."
She lifted her eyes reproachfully to his face.
"Yes, I know; and possibly you are justified according to your code for
feeling in that way. But I do not believe I am becoming in the least
contaminated by evil associations, nor do I feel any lowering of moral
ideals. I am doing what I imagine to be right under the circumstances,
and have already given you my final decision, as well as my reason for
it. You say 'such depraved characters.' Can you refer to this
Mercedes? Strange as it may seem, I confess feeling an interest in
this beautiful Mexican girl.
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