However, if my evidence and solemn assurance are of any service, you have them.

They were properly and legally married; nothing in the world can upset that fact." "So it seems," said Sir John, with a deep sigh, "Edgar, you have lost Crown Anstey." The next day I wrote to Moreland & Paine, asking one or both to come over at once.

Mr.Paine arrived the same evening, and looked very grave when he was in full possession of the case.

He had a long interview with Mrs.Trevelyan, as we called her now; also with her solicitor, Mr.
Dempster.

Then he sought me.
"This is a bad business, Mr.Trevelyan," he said; and by his ceasing to use the title, I knew he had given up all hope of my cause.