I. A. R. Wylie

Name: The Great Discovery — Chapter 7
Author: I. A. R. Wylie

The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

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“The Great Discovery — Chapter 7”, published in 1913, is a work by I. A. R. Wylie. It explores elements such as de Warren, Peter and blackguard.

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ They stared after “Mr. Peter” as at a man entering upon a known and dangerous adventure.
“Well, my boy, what can I do for you?”
Peter de Warren took his father's outstretched hand and pressed it, then sank down in the leather chair on the opposite side of the table. For a moment he was silent, drawing off his gloves with the careful deliberation of a man who is trying to gain time; and the old financier watched him, his own expression undergoing a subtle, unnamable change. ”

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ Peter lifted his head. There was a miserable laughter in the red-rimmed eyes.
“You've been awfully good, sir—awfully decent to me. But there are things you couldn't do; you couldn't make people care for me, and that's what matters.”
“You mean that Enid—your wife doesn't——”
“Yes, that's it. It can't be helped.”
Warren straightened his heavy shoulders.
“It must be helped! Women are queer. They grow into things without knowing it. She'll get to care in time. You'll knock that Otway out of the running. You must take her away, travel, give her anything she wants. ”

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ Mortimer de Warren's tone was gently surprised. It suggested that his brain was only partially engaged in the topic of conversation, and Peter laid a thin, nervous hand on the table with a movement that demanded attention. So much determination was new in him, and the financier glanced at him with an uneasy flicker of the eyelids. “Who is this son?” he asked.
“A doctor—a young fellow—awfully clever. He believes himself on the verge of some discovery or other—'pon my word, I don't know what of—never could understand diseases—but he is handicapped. No money, you know, sir ”

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ Mortimer de Warren observed, with a less pleasant smile.
“Yes, isn't she? She is good—the kindest-hearted woman in the world.” His voice rang with a young enthusiasm not altogether in accordance with his tired, troubled face. “Naturally she wants to help an old friend. Besides, I'm in his debt. He got her out of an ugly business with an East End tough the other day, and I'm immensely grateful. He did what I would have done if I wasn't such a puny sort, and it would do me good to pay back. And it would please Enid.”
Warren got up roughly.
“You're a fool, Peter!”
“Why, sir?” ”

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ He wanted to invest, and got badly stung for his pains. Some blackguard or other let him in with a rotten mining company, and he went smash just as his son was starting on his career. Hard luck, wasn't it?”
Warren made no answer. He went over to the window, and stood drumming his square fingers against the pane,
“You're pretty free with your 'blackguards,'” he said, with a short laugh. “Who was this particular species?”
“No one knows, sir. Old Otway had a stroke, and hasn't been able to speak or move for a year. I wondered if you knew anything.” ”

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ Mr. de Warren, who had been pacing about the room, his face red with trouble, broke out into a miserable laugh.
“It seems I've messed things pretty thoroughly for you, Peter,” he said. “I've spent my life getting things that don't matter in order that my son should get the things that do. But I've made a failure of the job. Well, you shall have your way, Peter. I'll set this Otway up in Harley Street. I'll make good. Confound it! If I can't make you happy——” He broke off, scowling bitterly, and Peter held out his hand.
“Don't worry about that, sir. ”

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I. A. R. Wylie, The Great Discovery — Chapter 7 (1913)

“ At first I hoped that it would turn out as you hope, but it isn't possible. I'm a mean, poor thing compared to—to the man she ought to have married, and if I could set her free I would. But I can't. All I can do is to make good. ”

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