He persevered, however, until he became exceedingly impudent and annoying.
About this time there came well-authenticated stories of his being not only a professed gambler, but also very dissipated in his habits.

To this last charge Agnes could testify, as his breath had frequently betrayed him.

He was accordingly dismissed.

Still he perseveringly pursued her, always managing, if possible, to get near her in all public places, and troubling her in various ways.
At last Agnes heard that he was showing among her acquaintances two notes bearing her signature.

The contents of these notes he covered with his hand, exposing to view only her name.