Even if the Italian should be caught, she would not have the affair again publicly discussed and dissected.

She believes the man's story, and she never wants to hear of him again.

Indeed, I think that if it should be proved that the Italian killed Mr.Chester on purpose, it would be the greatest blow that could be inflicted upon her." "Then," said I, "I might as well let the negro man go his way.

I have not paid him his passage-money to the city.

I knew he would wait until he got it, and it might be desirable to take him into custody." "Oh no," she said.