I do not believe that your wife cares more for Colonel Osborne, except as an old friend of her father's, than she does for the fellow that sweeps the crossing.

It is a matter in which I am bound to tell you what I think." "Very well.

Now, if you have freed your mind, I will tell you my purpose.

I am bound to do so, because your people are concerned in it.

I shall go abroad." "And leave her in England ?" "Certainly.