"Thames, this is no forgery." "You believe it, father ?" "From the bottom of my heart.

I always thought Mrs.Sheppard superior to her station." "So did I," said Winifred.

"Let me look at the paper." "Poor soul!--poor soul!" groaned Wood, brushing the tears from his vision.

"Well, I'm glad she's spared this.

Oh! Jack, Jack, you've much to answer for!" "I have, indeed," replied Sheppard, in a tone of contrition.
"If this document is correct," continued Wood, "and I am persuaded it is so,--you are as unfortunate as wicked.