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"Never mind what it would appear," said Alick, as evidently in such

a ferment as his usually passive demeanour would have seemed incapable

of

"If the appearance would entirely baffle the purpose, it must be

considered," said the Colonel; "and in this case it could only lead to

estrange evil I conclude that you have

reave me time for; but of course that is breath spent in

vain"

"Your uncle had the sa as yourself"

"No, Colonel, he could do nothing! In the first place, there can be no

correspondence with him; and next, he is so devotedly fond of Bessie,

that he would no ainst her than Lady Temple

would I have tried thatfor it but to let it take its course;

and even upon your own view, your sister will be le"

"I had very little expectation of your saying anything else, but in

common honesty I felt bound to let you know"

"And now the best thing to be done is to forget all you have said"