24/26 You thought Clarice ought to be informed, and you were right. I told her of the matter myself.' 'No,' exclaimed Fielding; 'I'll tell you the whole truth while I am about it. I advised Mrs.Willoughby to say nothing, but I behaved like a damned cad, and told Mallinson myself afterwards. I had quite another reason for telling him.' 'Oh, never mind!' broke in Drake. 'The question is, what's to be done now ?' 'You must sue the paper!' 'Of course. |