12/17 I believe you were entirely right when you tried to prevent me from rushing to conclusions; it is more than likely that I have done Mrs.Vimpany an injustice. Oh, Hugh, I ought to keep a friend--I who have so few friends--when I have got one! And there is another feeling in me which I must not conceal from you. When I remember Lord Harry's noble conduct in trying to save poor Arthur, I cannot believe him capable of such hateful deceit as consenting to our separation, and then having me secretly watched by a spy. What monstrous inconsistency! Can anybody believe it? You are mistaken to begin with." "How am I mistaken ?" "You shall see. |