What do you think of them ?" "They seem very good people, and genuine." "And very genteel and dull," retorted Lydia.

"Like Washington, they can't tell a lie for a red cent; so you can believe I was there with poppa on Christmas Eve, only he went away, and I stayed all night." "Yes, I believe it, Mrs.Vrain." "Then I couldn't have been in Jersey Street or Geneva Square, sticking Mark with the stiletto ?" "No! I believe you to be innocent," said Lucian gravely.

"In fact, I really don't think it is necessary to find out about this cloak at Baxter & Co.'s.

I am assured you did not buy it." "I guess I didn't, Mr.Denzil; but you want to know who did, and so do I.Well, you need not open your eyes.

I'd like to know who killed Mark, also; and you say that cloak will show it ?" "I didn't say that; but the cloak may identify the woman I wrongfully took for you.