11/30 Peggy Lovell managed it somehow for you. I was really awfully badgered." "Yes; but you know what a man my father is. He hasn't the squire's philosophy in those affairs." "'Pon my soul, Mr.Ned, I never guessed it before; but I rather fancy you got clear with Sir Billy the banker by washing in my basin--eh, did you ?" Edward looked straight at his cousin, saying, "You deserved worse than that. You proved you were not to be trusted; and yet, you see, I trust you. |