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THE MARK OF CAIN
Judge Hoyt's strong, keen face took on a kindlier aspect and his curt "Hello!" was followed by gentler tones, as he heard the voice of the girl he loved, over the telephone.
"What is it, Avice?" he said, for her speech showed anxiety.
"Uncle Rowly,--he hasn't come home yet."
"He hasn't? Well, I hope he'll turn up soon. I want to see him. I was coming up this evening."
"Come now," said Avice; "come now, and dine here. I am so anxious about uncle."
"Why, Avice, don't worry. He is all right, of course."
"No he isn't. I feel a presentiment something has happened to him. He never was so late as this before, unless we knew where he was. Do come right up, won't you, Judge?"
"Certainly I will; I'm very glad to. But I'm sure your fears are groundless. What about Mrs. Black? Is she alarmed?"
"No, Eleanor laughs at me."
"Yes, I know what you're going to say, but she isn't a bit fonder of Uncle Rowly than I am. Good-by."
Avice hung up the receiver with a little snap. She was willing that Mrs. Black should marry her uncle, but she did hate to be relegated to second place in the household. Already the handsome widow was asserting her supremacy, and while Avice acknowledged the justice of it, it hurt her pride a little.
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