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Show 152 in his hand was the prison guard who had accompanied Lathrop home on his last visit to see Hannah. He extended the bouquet of roses to Elise. "To the fairest lady in all Christendom." "For me?" Elise blushed. "Hyrum removed his spectacles to get. a better look at the intruder. He pursed his lips and wrinkled his brow as he stared at the robust middle-aged man who was offering the red beauties to Elise. "Elise, would you do me the honor of accompanying me to a country dance Saturday next." "Why I...I hardly know what to say," Elise was totally taken by surprise. "I am no longer just a jail keeper, Elise. I have been asked to serve as .guard in the Palace at Lambeth. I shall receive double my present wage--enough to care for more than just myself. "Oh," Eli.se was almost speechless. Slowly she reached for the roses. "They're really very beautiful...." She was trying to remember his name. "Leonard...Leonard Hancock." "Yes, now I remember. Leonard." "Elise, don't deny me the privilege of your company." He took her hand and kissed it. Hyrum snapped his spectacles back on his face and grunted allowed, "Humph!" ."When did you say the dance would take place?" "Saturday next. I shall be by for you at 3:00 in |
