He that will not when he may - vol. I
by Mrs. Oliphant
Almost exactly coincident with this sigh the door of the drawing-room opened far down in the dim outer part, and two men came in. The house was so entirely given up to this innocent sway of youth, that there was no reason why they should particularly note the opening{7} of the door. It could not be papa coming in, who was liable to be disturbed by such a trifle as a dance, or any serious visitor, or even the elder brother, who would, when he was at home, occasionally frown down the revels. Accordingly, their ears being quickened by no alarm, no one heard the opening of the door, and the two strangers came in unobserved.
Books by Mrs. Oliphant
He that will not when he may - Vol. II
He that will not when he may - Vol. III
In Trust - The Story of a Lady and Her Lover
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