Nevertheless, it was the most
delightful uncertainty that he had ever experienced; and he had a
presentiment that he had better make the most of it, since it
could not last much longer. Meanwhile, he was hedged about with
blessings clearly not in disguise, and he gave utterance to this
truth as they drove away.
"Surely there never was so lucky a fellow. Here I am kept warm and
happy by the two finest girls in town."
"Yes," said Lottie; "and it's a shame you can't sit on both sides
of us."
"I assure you I wish it were possible. It would double my
pleasure."
"I'm very well content," remarked Carrie, quietly, "as long as I
can keep on the right side of people--"
"Well, you are not on the right side to-night," interrupted
Lottie.
"Good gracious!" thought Marstern, "she's next to my heart. I
wonder if that will give her unfair advantage;" but Carrie
explained:
"Of course I was speaking metaphorically."
"In that aspect of the case it would be a shame to me if any side
I have is not right toward those who have so honored me," he
hastened to say.
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