Of course, Ransford has given it to them! But now--the mother ?" "Ah, yes, the mother!" said Mr.Gilwaters.

"Our old governess! Dear me!" "I'm going to put a question to you," continued Bryce, leaning nearer and speaking in a low, confidential tone.

"You must have seen much of the world, Mr.Gilwaters--men of your profession know the world, and human nature, too.

Call to mind all the mysterious circumstances, the veiled hints, of that trial.

Do you think--have you ever thought--that the false friend whom the counsel referred to was--Ransford?
Come, now!" The old clergyman lifted his hands and let them fall on his knees.
"I do not know what to say!" he exclaimed.