12/17 "If I have done anything to offend you," he said, with an air of puzzled humility, "I'm sure I am sorry for it. Don't be angry, Arabella, with an old friend. Why won't you shake hands ?" "I have kept your secret, and done your dirty work," Mrs.Vimpany replied. "And what is my reward? Shake hands, indeed! You will never shake hands with Me again as long as you live!" She said those words without looking at him; her eyes were resting on Iris now. |