[Evan Harrington by George Meredith]@TWC D-Link bookEvan Harrington CHAPTER XXIX 13/40
'I could not rest in the house with such a person, knowing her what she is.
A vile adventuress, as I firmly believe.
What does she do all day with your mother? Depend upon it, you will repent her visit in more ways than one.' 'A prophecy ?' asked Lady Jocelyn, smiling. On the grounds of common sense, on the grounds of propriety, and consideration of what was due to themselves, all agreed to condemn the notion of Rose casting herself away on Evan.
Lady Jocelyn agreed with Mrs.Shorne; Sir Franks with his brother, and Sir John.
But as to what they were to do, they were divided.
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