The house was very quiet, however for which I was very glad.

I wanted to talk quietly with Tom; I wanted to investigate the whole matter.
When I had finished telling Tom my story, he seemed perfectly astounded.
"What, Justin!" he exclaimed, "do you mean to say that the villain used such means to get you out of his road and win Miss Forrest for himself ?" "I felt he was unscrupulous when I first met him," I replied.

"I am sure he guessed my secret, and determined to get me out of the way by fair means or by foul." We talked long concerning the matter; we tried to recall all that had been said and done; but, in spite of all, we could not hit upon any plan of action.
"Do you think she will marry Voltaire," I said, after a short silence, "if I cannot find Kaffar or prove that he is alive ?" "I am sure she will, Justin.

Never did I meet with any one who has a higher sense of honour than she.

I believe she would rather die than do a mean thing." "And yet," I said wearily, "I am almost certain I did not kill Kaffar.