I met him in Constantinople five years ago and afterward handled some business for him in New York.

He had no right to impose upon me as if------" "But why should you hesitate?
You have only to wait for the year to roll by and then turn your troubles over to the natives.

Young Browne can't marry Miss Ruthven inside of a year, simply because there is no Miss Ruthven.

She's Lady--Lady--what's the name ?" "Deppingham." "And Browne already has one Mrs.Browne to his credit, don't you see?
Well, that settles it, I'd say.

It's hardly probable that Browne will murder or divorce his wife, nor is it likely that her ladyship would have the courage to dispose of her encumbrance in either way on such short notice." "But it means millions to them, Hare." "That's their unfortunate lookout.