'I shall certainly ask Lady Maulevrier to speak to you on the subject.

Perhaps her influence may induce you to be a little more considerate to your unhappy relation.' 'Lady Mary, I beg you not to say a word to Lady Maulevrier on this subject.

You will do me the greatest injury if you speak of that man.

I entreat you--' But Mary was gone.

She passed Steadman with her head held high and her eyes sparkling with anger.