17/60 Dora will lead him that road, and it will be more sure than pleasant. Poor fellow! He'll soon be as ready to curse his wedding-day as Job was to curse his birthday. A costly wife she will be to keep, and misery in the keeping of her. But if you came to talk to me about Dora STANHOPE, I'll cease talking, for I don't find it any great entertainment." "I came to talk to you about Squire Rawdon." "What about the Squire? I haven't forgotten that fact." "You know Rawdon Court is mortgaged to me ?" "I've heard you say so--more than once." "I intend to foreclose the mortgage in September. |