From that time to this--I rejoice to say it--I have never set eyes on him." The obstacles which had prevented the refutation of the calumny from reaching Benjulia were now revealed.

Mr.Mool had only to hear, next, how that refutation had been obtained.

A polite hint sufficed to remind Baccani of the explanation that he had promised.
"I am naturally suspicious," he began abruptly; "and I doubted the woman when I found that she kept her veil down.

Besides, it was not in my way of thinking to believe that an estimable married lady could have compromised herself with a scoundrel, who had boasted that she was his mistress.

I waited in the street, until the woman came out.