"
Zoe's brow clouded. "Riding three abreast, I suppose. But why did you ask
Miss Deane? She'll spoil all my enjoyment."
"Don't let her; I must show some attention to her as a guest in the house,
and really felt obliged to invite her. We are to call at Fairview, and see
how Lester and Elsie get on with their housekeeping. Now, do promise me
that you will be a good, sensible little woman, and not indulge in
jealousy."
"To please you I'll do the very best I can. I told you I would do anything
for love and coaxing," she answered in a sprightly tone, with her arm
still about his neck, her eyes gazing fondly into his.
He drew her closer. "I'll try always to remember and practice upon that,"
he said, "Now, darling, don that very becoming hat and habit you wore this
morning."
Miss Deane was an accomplished coquette, whose greatest delight was to
prove her power over every man who came in her way, whether married or
single, and perceiving Zoe's dislike to her, and jealousy of any attention
paid her by Edward, she took a malicious pleasure in drawing him to her
side whenever opportunity offered, and keeping him there as long as
possible.
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