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Mr Aylett lifted his hand, s more evilly than before

"Excuse the interruption! but after your statement of the fact that

such sentimental asseverations would be futile, you waste ti the loves of the lady afore them I think I express the opinion of the audience--fit,

but fehen I say that we require no other evidence than that

afforded by the story I have told of Mrs Lennox's susceptibility

and capacity for affection We are willing to take for granted that

the latter was illi the nails of her left hand with the

knife "Is there anything else pertaining to this history into which

you would like to inquire?"

It was a sight to curdle the blood about one's heart, this duel

between husband and wife, with double-edged blades, wreathed with

flowers Mr Aylett's attitude of lazy indifference was not exceeded

by Clara's proud languor He laughed a little at the last question

"I have speculated soe my mind on my way home--upon the point I named just now, and

upon one other akin to it All that the novel needs to round it off

neatly is an encounter between the real and the quasi consorts I

cannot specify them by name, in consequence of the uncertainty I

have us

article, let New York divorce laws decide what they will, provided