It was quite clear to him that Mr.Seely, his own lawyer, did in truth believe that there had been some form of marriage between him and Euphemia Smith.

The attorney had never said so much,--had never accused him.

It would probably have been opposed to all the proprieties in such a matter that any direct accusation should have been made against him by his own attorney.

But he could understand from the man's manner that his mind was not free from a strong suspicion.

Mr.Seely was eager enough as to the defence; but seemed to be eager as against opposing evidence rather than on the strength of evidence on his own side.