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THE MARPLOT.
Mr.Wilding's appearance produced as many different emotions as there were individuals present.

He made the company a sweeping bow on his admission by Albemarle's orders, a bow which was returned by a stare from one and all.

Diana eyed him in amazement, Ruth in hope; Richard averted his glance from that of his brother-in-law, whilst Sir Rowland met it with a scowl of enmity--they had not come face to face since the occasion of that encounter in which Sir Rowland's self-love had been so rudely handled.

Albemarle's face expressed a sort of satisfaction, which was reflected on the countenances of Phelips and Luttrell; whilst Trenchard never thought of attempting to dissemble his profound dismay.
And this dismay was shared, though not in so deep a measure, by Wilding himself.