Marjorie Bowen

Name: The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15
Author: Marjorie Bowen

The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

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“The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15”, published in 1907, is a work by Marjorie Bowen. It explores elements such as Delia, cloisters and Abbey.

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ THE AVOWAL The afternoon service at Westminster Abbey had commenced; Delia Featherstonehaugh sat in the cloisters and listened to the lift of the singing. The place was yellow with the late sunshine; through the open arches glittered the untrodden snow under the faint blue of an English winter sky.
Save for the sound of the organ and the half-muffled singing there was such silence that the whirr past of a bird became a notable thing. Delia gazed down the shadowy cloisters into their dimness, barred with the gold of the sunshine. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ He laughed gently.
"But this is no dream, sweetheart, do you not hear the anthem yonder in the church? And all around us the graves? There are no graves in dreams."
"Nor surely often such joy on earth," whispered Delia. "As mine—as mine—yet what have I said? Shame should hold me silent—but you have disarmed me and laid me defenseless at your feet—ah, leave me, for I have said too much!"
He laid his hand very lightly on her shoulder.
"You make mine unworthiness a heavy thing," he said somberly. "If you are sincere—Delia—"
She thought he doubted her, and her pure face paled and flushed. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ She shrank back.
"Ah, no," she pleaded. "Not that—I love you so—" her voice fell brokenly. "I mean—I—"
"Why, surely, you may kiss me, Delia?" he answered.
Further still into the shadows she withdrew.
"Love is not kisses," she said faintly.
"Some think so, Delia," he smiled.
"I—I would not," she faltered.
He picked up his hat and whip.
"Sweetheart—I must go."
"Yes," she said softly. "But I have the thought of you, which is company enough."
He looked at her a moment through the twilight.
"Now will that thought last till next we meet?" he asked. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ Delia's hands slipped out of her muff and onto the stone beside her; her lips parted and her head sank back against the gray old wall; under her red coat her heart was heaving passionately.
Suddenly the singing grew louder; she heard the first outburst of the Cantate Domino:
"O sing unto the Lord a new song—for He hath done marvelous things."
She sat up and looked round; a man was entering the cloisters from the Abbey, as he closed the door behind him the singing sank again to faintness.
Delia sat upright, motionless, looking toward the new-comer; it was Mr. Wedderburn. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ He seated himself beside her and took her cold hands in his; this time she did not resist; complete silence was about them; the Abbey service was over; long shadows filled the cloisters and the sunlight had faded to a mere stain on the wall. Loose gray clouds sped over the sky, and a chill little wind blew in and out the arches.
Delia rose, drawing her hand away, her face was hidden under the shadow of her hat, her figure a shadow among shadows. He rose beside her ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ She turned as some one standing on defense.
"What do you mean?"
A slight smile crossed his face; it might have been sadness or contempt; he leaned heavily against the Abbey wall and his shadow was over Delia.
"What do I mean?" he repeated; he looked at her in a very gentle manner. "I mean I should like to be in your thoughts sometimes—"
She rose, and her muff fell unnoticed between them. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ He stopped, waiting; they stood in so dark a shadow that she could only see the outline of his figure.
"About the Macdonalds of Glencoe," she said. "I would ask you to help me save them."
Her voice fell very tenderly.
"I have a great reason to wish to save them," she continued. "There is one among them whom I thought—ah, I thought—" She laughed happily—"I thought I cared for till I met you—no one knew—but I believed I cared—yet it was only pity and loneliness—yet did I vow to save him—and now—do not you see? Out of loyalty to that old vow of mine, I am pledged to save him still." ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Master of Stair — Book I Chapter 15 (1907)

“ He was silent. She drew timidly a little closer.
"You understand?" she asked anxiously.
"I understand," he said gloomily. "That you should ask me! I have no power."
"’Twill be a service to the King," she answered. ”

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