I arranged with him what he was to say when inquiries were made; and I kept my poor ladies prisoners in their lodgings for three days.

The end of it is that Mr.Linley's policeman has gone away to watch the Channel steam-service, while we return quietly by way of Bremen and Hull.' There is the courier's account of it.

I have only to add that poor Mrs.Linley has been fairly frightened into submission.

She changes her mind again, and pledges herself once more to apply for the Divorce.

If we are only lucky enough to get our case heard without any very serious delay, I am not afraid of my client slipping through my fingers for the second time.