But he clearly saw
George taking Amy's hand, on which there was still no ring, and declaring
that she should be wearing one before tomorrow night. He figured both
George and Amy as rather glad that Cope had not given one, and as more and
more inclining, with the passage of the days, to the comfortable feeling
that there had never been any real engagement at all.
Lemoyne attempted to put some of his visualizings before Cope, but Cope cut
him short. "Now I will settle down to work on my thesis," he said, "and get
my degree at the June convocation."
"Good," said Lemoyne; "and now I can get my mind on the club." He went to
the window and looked out on the night. The stars were a-glitter. "Let's
take a turn round the block before we turn in."
They spent ten minutes in the clear winter air. As Cope, on their return,
stooped to put his latch-key to use, Lemoyne impulsively threw an arm
across his shoulder. "Everything is all right, now," he said, in a tone of
high gratification; and Urania, through the whole width of her starry
firmament, looked down kindly upon a happier household.
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_COPE IN DANGER ANEW_
A similar satisfaction came to prevail in University circles, and in the
lesser circle which Cope had formed outside.
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