The Hidden Children by Robert William Chambers Chapter 9 Page 37

if you are on that footing with him — to consider Lana’s reputation a little more, and his own amusement a little less.”

I said slowly: “Whatever footing I am on with him, I will say that to him, if you wish.”

“I don’t wish you to provoke him.”

“I shall take pains not to.”

She said impatiently: “There are far too many army duels now. It sickens me to hear of them. Besides, Lana did ever raise the devil beyond bounds with any man she could ensnare — and no harm done.”

“No harm,” I said. “Walter Butler had a hurt of her bright eyes, and sulked for months. And many another, Mrs. Bleecker. But somehow, Mr. Boyd —