I should not have gone so far if it had not been my wish to avoid any misunderstanding with one of such undoubted claims to consideration as yourself.

If you have explanations to offer--if you can in any way relieve our minds from the responsibilities which are weighing upon us, pray believe in our honest desire to have you do so.

There may be something back of appearances which has escaped our penetration; but it will have to be something startlingly clear, for we know facts in your life which are not open to the world at large, I may even say to your most intimate friends." "As, for instance ?" "That Mrs.Taylor is no stranger to you, even if Mademoiselle Duclos was.

We have evidence you will find it hard to dispute that you knew and--liked each other, fifteen years or so ago." "Evidence ?" "Incontrovertible, Mr.Roberts." "Attested to by her?
I do not believe it.

I never shall believe it, and I deny the charge.