At all events, I am disposed to show it.

This is no common case of violence and the parties to it are not of the common order.

Miss Cumberland's virtue and social standing no one can question, while you are the son of a man who has deservedly been regarded as an honour to the town.

You have been intending to marry Miss Cumberland ?" "Yes." I looked the man directly in the eye.

"Our wedding-day was set." "Did you love her?
Pardon me; if I am to be of any benefit to you at this crisis I must strike at the root of things.