Carried away by gay companions, this intelligent man became addicted to intemperance, and from drinking at saloons she soon took to drinking at home, and his wife drank with him.

I have every reason to believe that she has reformed; but, if it is otherwise, you, a doctor, can easily cure her--" "You believe it ?" "Without doubt.

However, if it is impossible, you need only let her alone, and her vice will soon carry her off; and, as the contract will be made according to my wishes in view of such an event, you will find yourself invested with a fortune and unencumbered with a wife." "And the other ?" Saniel said, who had listened silently to this curious explanation of the situation that Caffie made with the most perfect good-nature.

So grave were the circumstances that he could not help being amused at this diplomacy.
"I expected your demand," replied the agent with a shrewd smile.

"And if I spoke of this amiable widow it was rather to acquit my conscience than with any hope of succeeding.