From what Mr.Henry hears, Edward has been a discredit to you in many ways.

Mr.Henry was at Woodchester yesterday, and he says if Edward has been fairly entered as an attorney, his name may be struck off the Rolls for many a thing he has done.

Think of my Frank having his bright name tarnished by any connection with such a man! Mr.Henry says, even in a court of law what has come out about Edward would be excuse enough for a breach of promise of marriage." Maggie lifted up her wan face; the pupils of her eyes were dilated, her lips were dead white.

She looked straight at Mr.Buxton with indignant impatience: "Mr.Henry! Mr.Henry! What has Mr.Henry to do with me ?" Mr.Buxton was staggered by the wild, imperious look, so new upon her mild, sweet face.

But he was resolute for Frank's sake, and returned to the charge after a moment's pause.
"Mr.Henry is a good friend of mine, who has my interest at heart.