The Mysterious Key And What It Opened - Chapter 8

"A Gentleman, my lady.", ,Taking a card from the silver salver on which the servant offered it, Lady Trevlyn read, "Paul Talbot," and below the name these penciled words, "I beseech ¹ you to see me." Lillian stood beside her and saw the line. Their eyes met, and in the girl's face was such a sudden glow of hope, and love, and longing ², that the mother could not doubt or disappoint her wish., ,"I will see him," she said., , ,They were in the library, for, knowing Lillian's fondness for the room which held no dark memories for her, my lady conquered her dislike and often sat there. As she spoke ⁵, the girl glided ⁶ into the deep recess ⁷ of a bay window and drew the heavy curtains just as Paul's step sounded at the door., ,Hiding her agitation ⁸ with a woman's skill, my lady rose with outstretched hand to welcome him. He bowed but did not take the hand, saying, in a voice of grave respect in which was audible an undertone of strong emotion, "Pardon me, Lady Trevlyn. Hear what I have to say; and then if you offer me your hand, I shall gratefully receive it.", ,I beseech your favor.我恳求您帮忙。,Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望 。