A Woman-Hater

und Vizard ready. Mr. Severne was not

a sun-shade,"

a triumphant whisper. "What i

made n

time for Severne

ey had only five minutes to spare. "Come down,

s not to be seen. At last Vizard took out his watch, and sa

tion to a public singer. He sat moody in his corner, taking himself to task. Zoe's thoughts ran in quite another channel; but she was no easier in her mind. It really seemed as if Severne had given her the slip. Probably he would explain his conduct; but, then, that Fanny should foretell he would avoi

. Besides that, it seemed to her most strange and disheartening that Fanny, who did not love Severne, should be able to foretell his conduct better than she, wh

aid, "Look here, I am ashamed of myself. I have a right to play the fool alone; but I have no business to

ith cold decision, "No, dear; you must allow me

is a strange

at matter? We

uch obliged to you

, d

stood it. "This is carrying sisterly love a long way," said

shall go

I forbid

, dear; you can't manage it. Fanny said something that has mortified m

ou? I am seized with a virtu

and inquire, dear. But" (coaxi

s oozed away, and my real mania triumphs. She lives at 'The Golden Star

and they started at on

vely, "something tells me

ate. My love for my brother is not selfish. I am sure

ut w

never