I have forgiven but I never can forget it. I don't want the Lee
money. Zenas Henry and the three captains give me all I need, and I
have no fears but that in the future Bob can look out for me."
There was something in the proudly poised figure, so slender and erect,
so firm and self-respecting in its calm decision, that roused every
hearer's admiration and drew from the New York financier an involuntary
homage. Nevertheless with a fear that impulse might have prompted the
girl's verdict, he felt impelled to explain:
"But you are tossing away a large sum--thousands, child! You and your
people would be rich."
"We don't want to be rich!" cried Delight, with quivering nostril. "Do
we, Zenas Henry?" she slipped an arm about his neck as he collapsed
into his seat on the piazza rail. "We are happy just as we are! You
don't want me to take the Lee money, do you?" she asked, putting her
cheek against his.
"No, honey, no! You shan't be beholden to any one but me," he
answered. "I hoped you'd decide as you have. 'Twould take half the
pleasure out of my life if it warn't us that was to do for you.
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