The things we do!

Here Brandon and I often went, afternoons, to
read, as we were sure to be undisturbed.
Late one day Brandon had gone over to this quiet retreat, and having
selected a volume, took his place in a secluded little alcove half
hidden in arras draperies. There was a cushioned seat along the wall
and a small diamond-shaped window to furnish light.
He had not been there long when in came Mary. I can not say whether
she knew Brandon was there or not, but she was there and he was there,
which is the only thing to the point, and finding him, she stepped
into the alcove before he was aware of her presence.
Brandon was on his feet in an instant, and with a low bow was backing
himself out most deferentially, to leave her in sole possession if she
wished to rest.
"Master Brandon, you need not go. I will not hurt you. Besides, if
this place is not large enough for us both, I will go. I would not
disturb you." She spoke with a tremulous voice and a quick, uneasy
glance, and started to move backward out of the alcove.


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