21/61 She spoiled life for the best man I know; she kicked his reputation into a cocked hat, and he, with his chivalrous Selwyn conscience, let her do it. I did like her once; I don't like her now, and that's natural and it winds up the matter. Dear friend, shall we, perhaps, to bed presently our way wend--yess ?" "Yes, dear; but you are not very charitable about Alixe. And I tell you I've my own ideas about her illness--especially as she is at Clifton. |