"I cannot see the matter in that light, Friend Raymond." "Oh," replied Raymond, "of course I do not mean you should kill Mistress Ann.

I only put it as giving my idea of how far _my_ conscience would allow me to go in the matter.

Draw her off in some way though--keep her out of the room for awhile--give me a little time to work in." "I will do all I can; you may be sure of that," responded Master Putnam emphatically.
Here further confidential conversation was prevented by the entrance of the marshall..