It is no light matter, as you will, perhaps, know to your sorrow in the end.

Don't suppose, for a moment, that I shall either forget or forgive this outrage.

Leave me because I cheat in my business!" An expression of unmitigated contempt was on his face.

"Poh! What hypocrisy! I know you! And let Mr.Melleville beware.
He, I more than suspect, is at the bottom of this.

But he'll rue the day he crossed my path--he will!" And Jasper ground his teeth in anger.
By this time, Claire had become entirely self-possessed.