He told me something which I had long suspected--something you certainly must learn." "Is it a fresh attack on my pocket ?" asked Denzil, with resignation.
"No, but something that will grieve you far more.

I have been trying for a long time to get it out of him, and now that I have succeeded I almost wish the thought had never occurred to me." "Pray, pray don't keep me in suspense, Mrs.Wade." "Northway did _not_ make his discovery by chance.

You were betrayed to him--by a seeming friend." Denzil looked steadily at her.
"A friend ?--He has deceived you.

Only one acquaintance of mine knew." "Mr.Glazzard.

It was he who laid a plot for your downfall." Quarrier moved impatiently.
"Mrs.Wade, you are being played upon by this scoundrel.