"He would be persuaded by her.

We have been most friendly to the girl!" "She struck me as a foolish and inconsiderate little person.

But why should you and your wife take to heart so strongly mere folly--or even a want of consideration ?" "It's the most unscrupulous action," declared Fyne weightily--and sighed.
"I suppose she is poor," I observed after a short silence.

"But after all.

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