As a rejected suitor, Mr.Engelman could be of no possible use to the widow.

But suppose he was her accepted husband?
and suppose the note fell due before Minna was married?
In that case, Mr.Engelman might unquestionably be of use--he might lend the money.
My aunt's sharp eyes were on me.

"Out with it, David!" she cried.

"You don't believe in her, either--and you know why." "I know absolutely nothing," I rejoined; "I am guessing in the dark; and the event may prove that I am completely at fault.

Don't ask me to degrade Madame Fontaine's character in your estimation, without an atom of proof to justify what I say.