There were not many that ever saw her, and father told me that he and the others made it so hot for Carthew one day at Chippenham market that he never came down again, and sold the place soon after.

I don't suppose the gentry ever heard anything about it.

If they had, Lady Greendale would surely never let her daughter marry him." "No, I feel sure she would not; but still, George, I don't see that I can possibly interfere in the matter.

The story is three years old now, and even if it had only happened yesterday, I, after what has occurred between us, could not come forward as his accuser.

It would have the appearance of spite on my side; and besides, I have no proof whatever.