He enjoys keeping you both at his mercy.

It's like an animal that has tasted blood--and if his desire is balked, he'll revenge himself in the other way." "You think he has gone to Denzil ?" "Very likely.

If not to-night, he will to-morrow.

Will Mr.Quarrier pay him again, do you think ?" She put the question in a tone which to Lilian sounded strange, all but hostile.
"I can't say," was the weary, distracted answer.
"Oh, I am sorry for you, Lilian!" pursued the other, in agitation, though again her voice was curiously harsh.

"You will reproach yourself so if his life's purpose is frustrated! But remember, it's not your fault.