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At Last Marion Harland 6880K 2023-09-02

that the sentie,

and that this irrevocable measure would be an antidote to the evil

It was a wise course, and I co it But I am

too well read in your countenance andfar a a part for

twenty-four hours, and you have played it wretchedly Your nervous

flutters and laugh, your sudden changes of coe, would betray you to the least

penetrating observer I caution you to be on your guard lest your

husband should take just offence at all this The need of

dissi in

your atory to your lawful partner I aolden maxim of wedded life--that

without perfect and mutual confidence there can be no substantial

happiness Does Dorrance know of your escapade at the Springs?"

"If you refer to ee"

"I rejoice to hear it--a," in lofty patronage "You owed hi since how I obtained the ainst that villain?"