15/34 They quarrelled many years ago, and have not been friendly for years. Mrs.Octagon would never go and see her sister, but she did not forbid her children being friendly. As you may guess, Mrs.Octagon is much distressed about the murder, but the strange thing is that she declares this death renders it impossible for me to marry her daughter." Jennings looked searchingly at his friend. Does she give no reason ?" "No. |