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Denzil Quarrier

CHAPTER XX
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Shall I go into this shop, and play the trick that was recommended?
I think it is hardly worth while.

Better to inquire for Quarrier's house, and have a look at it." He did so, and--it may be mentioned--on his way passed the doors of the church in which at that moment Glazzard was being married.

At about half-past ten he was in sight of the high wall surrounding Quarrier's garden; he approached the gate, and cautiously took a view of what was within, then walked to a little distance.
His wife had not done badly for a little country girl.

Whilst _he_ prowled about the streets with his burden of disgrace, his blank future, Lilian sat at her ease in a mansion--doubtless had her carriages, perhaps her liveried servants--associated with important people.

After all, there was something to be said for that appeal to the magistrate, with its consequence of scandal, ruin, to these people who thought themselves so secure from him.


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