This morning I saw the woman'-- it was thus he always referred to his sister-in-law--'and talked to her in what was probably the plainest language she ever had the privilege of hearing.

It was a tremendous scene, brought to a close only by her flinging herself on the sofa with shrieks which terrified the whole household.

My idea is that we must carry the poor fellow away by force.
His infatuation makes me rage and curse, but I am bent on trying to save his life.

Will you come and give your help ?' A week later they succeeded in carrying the invalid back to Torquay.
Mrs.Barfoot had abandoned him to his doctors, nurses, and angry relatives; she declared herself driven out of the house, and went to live at a fashionable hotel.

Everard remained in Devon for more than a month, devoting himself with affection, which the trial of his temper seemed only to increase, to his brother's welfare.