[Veranilda by George Gissing]@TWC D-Link bookVeranilda CHAPTER XV 20/20
Angry women are always either very mischievous or very useful.
In this case I hope to make use of her.
But I can tell you nothing yet, and I would that you were far from Rome. Could I but persuade you to be gone, dear Basil.' 'I need no more persuading,' replied the other, with sudden resolve. 'If it be true that I am free to leave the city, I go hence to-morrow.' Marcian's face lighted up. 'To Asculum, then ?' 'Since here I have no hope.
Can I trust you, Marcian ?' he added, grasping his friend's hand. 'As yourself--nay, better.' 'Then, to Asculum.'.
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