22/65 "I have no more to say," she added, wearily, not addressing the words to anyone in particular, and looking away from us all, out of the window that was nearest to her. "I have to say that if my son doesn't feel this insult, I do!" Rachel started, and looked at him in sudden surprise. "What do you mean ?" "Insult!" reiterated Mr.Ablewhite. "I know your motive, Miss Verinder, for breaking your promise to my son! I know it as certainly as if you had confessed it in so many words. Your cursed family pride is insulting Godfrey, as it insulted ME when I married your aunt. |