I might even be strongly tempted to do likewise
at her solicitation."
"You? Why, you arrived only this morning, and do you mean to say you
have met already?"
"I at least suspect as much, for there can scarcely exist two in this
town who will fill the description. My memory holds the vision of a
fair young face, vivacious, ever changing in its expression, yet
constantly both piquant and innocent; a perfect wealth of hair, a pair
of serious eyes hiding mysteries within their depths, and lips which
seem made to kiss. Tell me, is not this a fairly drawn portrait of
your Miss Spencer?"
The minister gripped his hands nervously together. "Your description
is not unjust; indeed, it is quite accurate from a mere outer point of
view; yet beneath her vivacious manner I have found her thoughtful, and
possessed of deep spiritual yearnings. In the East she was a
communicant of the Episcopal Church."
Brant did not answer him at once. He was studying the minister's
downcast face; but when the latter finally turned to depart, he
inquired, "Do you expect to attend the reception to-morrow evening?"
Wynkoop stammered slightly.
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