What has he done that for ?" "I fear he has been somewhat disingenuous with me on the subject.

I think he tried to prevent the matter coming to my ears; and when I asked him about it, he certainly implied--in fact, I grieve to say he left me under the impression that he had taken the house with a view to marrying dear Constance, and settling down.

I expressed some surprise at his going so far out of town; but he did not volunteer any further explanation, and so the matter dropped." The Rev.George paused, and then continued in a lower tone, "Not long afterward I met him at a very late hour.

He had perhaps exceeded a little in his cups; for he spoke to me with the most shocking cynicism, inviting me to supper at this house of his, and actually accusing me of knowing perfectly well the terrible truth about his occupation of it.

He assured me that she--meaning, I presume, the unhappy person with whom he lives there--was exceptionally attractive; and I have since discovered that she is connected with the theatre, and of great notoriety.