Behold, that droll Mr.Bill Jones, in jest perhaps, expressed to others his belief that at one time there was a woman conceal' about this place of Tallwoods! Yes! Madame knows with what ground of justice this was said.

Very well! The people took it up.

There was comment.
There was criticism.

These charges became public.

It was rumored thus and so in all the district of Mr.Dunwodee.