The wish broke from Lillian involuntarily , and she was too much confused to turn it off by any general expression of interest in the classical lady . `` You may sometime , '' answered Talbot , with an air of amusement ; adding , as if to relieve her , `` I have a poetical belief that all the lovely women of history or romance will meet , and know , and love each other in some charming hereafter . '' `` But I 'm no heroine and no beauty , so I shall never enter your poetical paradise , '' said Lillian , with a pretty affectation of regret . `` Some women are beauties without knowing it , and the heroines of romances never given to the world . I think you and Helen will yet meet , Miss Trevlyn . '' As he spoke , Mrs. Langdon beckoned , and he left her pondering over his last words , and conscious of a secret satisfaction in his implied promise that she should see his betrothed . `` How do you like him ? '' whispered Maud , slipping into the empty chair . `` Very well , '' was the composed reply ; for Lillian enjoyed her little mystery too much to spoil it yet . `` What did you say to him ? I longed to hear , for you seemed to enjoy yourselves very much , but I did n't like to be a marplot . '' Lillian repeated a part of the conversation , and Maud professed to be consumed with jealousy at the impression her friend had evidently made . `` It is folly to try to win the hero , for he is already won , you know , '' answered Lillian , shutting the cover on the pictured Helen with a sudden motion as if glad to extinguish her . `` Oh dear , no ; Mrs. Langdon just told Mamma that she was mistaken about their being engaged ; for she asked him and he shook his head , saying Helen was his ward . '' `` But that is absurd , for he 's only a boy himself . It 's very odd , is n't it ? Never mind , I shall soon know all about it . '' `` How ? '' cried Maud , amazed at Lillian 's assured manner . `` Wait a day or two and , I 'll tell you a romance in return for yours .
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