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man, Miss Lorton"--he paused and paced to the , and his lips

twitched--"such men are a peril to every woman upon whom they--they

chance to set their fickle fancy At one time--yes, I owe it to you to

be candid--at one tiain, and druer--"I feared he was paying Lady Wolfer too

roundless He

came to the house frequently, and was at my wife's side perpetually,

before you came"

Nell held her breath Had her sacrifice been in vain? Had he got an

inkling of the truth? But he went on sternly and in a low voice: "If there were any reason for my suspicions, it is evident that he

transferred his affections to you It is a terrible thing to say,

but--but I feel as if--as if--your presence here had averted a dreadful

catastrophe froht have been ht have found her here instead of you Do not think it

heartless of rieve for your--your trouble, I am relieved--relieved of an awful

apprehension on--on Lady Wolfer's account I have suffered a great deal

during the past few months"