He has got her in his power, and he is using her in this way.' 'If you sent her money-- ?' 'Not a shilling;--not though she were starving; not now.

A man who gives money under a threat is gone.

If I were to send her money, everyone would believe this tale that she tells.

Your brother Robert would believe it.' 'He knows it ?' 'I took the letter to him instantly, but I made up my mind that I would not show it you till baby was born.

You can understand that ?' She only pressed closer to him as he said this.