If she has been the victim of a crime, that crime will no doubt come to light in due course, without any efforts of yours." "That is the common kind of advice, Mr.Medler," answered Gilbert.
"Prudent counsel, no doubt, if a man could be content to take it, and well meant; but, you see, I have loved this lady, love her still, and shall continue so to love her till the end of my life.

It is not possible for me to rest in ignorance of her fate." "Although she jilted you in favour of Mr.Holbrook ?" suggested the lawyer with something of a sneer.
"That wrong has been forgiven.

Fate did not permit me to be her husband, but I can be her friend and brother.

She has need of some one to stand in that position, poor girl! for her lot is very lonely.

And now I want you to explain the conditions of her grandfather's will.