I would not even look at the report to which you allude if it was placed in my hands--I have heard more than enough already of that hideous life in the palace at Venice.

If Mrs.Ferrari chooses to address herself to Lady Barville (with your assistance), that is of course quite another thing.

But, even in this case, I must make it a positive condition that my name shall not be mentioned.

Forgive me, dear Mr.Troy! I am very unhappy, and very unreasonable--but I am only a woman, and you must not expect too much from me.' Foiled in this direction, the lawyer next advised making the attempt to discover the present address of Lady Montbarry's English maid.

This excellent suggestion had one drawback: it could only be carried out by spending money--and there was no money to spend.