"I have been told--Oh, I can't tell you! I am ashamed to repeat such wicked nonsense.

Mr.Daniels may tell you; it was he who told me." John turned to his fellow practitioner.
"Very well," he said.

"Now, Daniels, what is it ?" Heman did not hesitate.
"Miss Howes has heard," he said, deliberately, "that your client, Mr.
Holliday Kendrick, is determined to force Mrs.Barnes here into selling him this house and land, to force her to sell whether she wishes it or not.

Is that true ?" John nodded, gravely.
"I'm afraid it is," he said.

"He seems quite determined.