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"My God! " exclaimed Bylant. He was in Elsie's study, whither she had summoned him after his return to the house; she frequently sought his advice, and a deep and understanding friendship existed between them. He knew the situation could not have escaped her, and had felt that if he did not disburden himself he should become hysterical and make some fatal mistake. "Was ever a man in such a damnable situation before?"
"But it gives you your great chance," said Elsie practically. "She just naturally got herself engaged to you and she will just as naturally drift into being your wife."