Abbot Paslew is said to be unlucky to us even in his grave.

If such a curse, as I have described, hangs over the head of your family, all your efforts to remove it will be ineffectual." "I trust not," said Alizon.

"Oh! dear young lady, you have now penetrated the secret of my heart.

The mystery of my life is laid open to you.

Disguise it as I may, I cannot but believe my mother to be under some baneful influence.