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No one but Rathunor could hold her attention for any length of

time. With him she was animated, and charmingly beautiful and

joyous and would, with some enthusiasm, enter into the

pleasantries of the hour which brought to her face the charming

attraction of natural beauty. Behind those orbs of vision there

seemed to shine forth a light that was more radiant than the

gorgeously brilliant illuminations of the salons. Her beautiful

face, her perfect form and bearing, made her the center of

attraction and she was much sought after. But, as soon as she was

induced to leave Rathunor's side, that which made her presence so

irresistibly attractive and radiant before, faded out.