22/25 He seems an out-and-out good fellow, Isabel, and I congratulate you." "What!" she uttered. We are all in the family, and my lady told; I won't betray it abroad. She says East Lynne is a place to be coveted; I wish you happiness, Isabel." "Thank you," she returned in a sarcastic tone, though her throat beat and her lips quivered. "You are premature in your congratulations, Captain Levison." "Am I? I am beyond the pale myself, and dare not think of entering the happy state," he added, in a pointed tone. |