I don't hint at _the worst_--it would be uncharitable--but the poor creature had undoubtedly made some discovery in that woman's house which drove her to despair." Mrs.Tenterden gave a start.
"You really think so?
That has occurred to me.

Mrs.Wade's fainting when she gave her evidence--oh dear, oh dear! I'm afraid there can be only one explanation." "That is our _honourable_ member, my dear!" threw out Mrs.Mumbray.
"These are Radical principles--in man and woman.

Why, I am told that scarcely a day passed without Mrs.Wade calling at the house." "And they tell me that _he_ was frequently at _hers_!" "That poor young wife! Oh, it is shameful! The matter oughtn't to end here.

Something ought to be done.

If that man is allowed to keep his seat"---- Many were the conjectures put forward and discussed throughout the day, but this of Mrs.Mumbray's--started of course in several quarters--found readiest acceptance in Conservative circles.