He saw see his mistress once before the destined ceremony ; but she was bathed in tears , and throwing throw herself at his feet , entreated entreat him to spare her , confessing confess at the same time that she loved another , but that he was poor , and that her father would never consent to the union .

As he leant leant forward to do so the fire fire got hold hold of a gassy bit of pine and flared flare up brightly , throwing throw the whole scene into strong relief , and I thought think , What a splendid-looking man he is !

" Quite so , " he answered answer , lighting light a cigarette , and throwing throw himself down into an armchair .

He got get up and stepped step slowly toward the young girl , throwing throw away his cigarette .