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INTRODUCTION. In the following narrative, I have endeavoured to give as nearly as possible the "_ipsissima verba_" of the valued friend from whom I received it, conscious that any aberration from her mode of telling the tale of her own life, would at once impair its accuracy a...
"I have it, I have it; we must go abroad and stay there, too, and if that does not answer, why--why we must try some more effectual expedient. Lady Glenfallen, I have become inv...
2. Chapter 2And thus ended one of the most disagreeable, not to say astounding, conversations I had ever had; it would not be easy to describe exactly what were my feelings towards Lord Gle...
7. Chapter 7This slight conversation, repeated accurately to me by Emily, had the effect of confirming, if indeed any thing was required to do so, all that I had before believed as to Edwar...
5. Chapter 5Sir Arthur was of course examined. His evidence was given with clearness and unreserve, which seemed calculated to silence all suspicion. He stated that, up to the day and night...
4. Chapter 4"And are you going to swear away my life, you black perjured murderer?" shrieked the woman. "Sir, sir, sir, you must hear me," she continued, addressing the magistrate, "I can c...
6. Chapter 6"Well, well," said he becoming more at his ease as he proceeded, "it may be told in a few words. You know that it is totally impossible, quite out of the question, that an off-h...
1. Chapter 1INTRODUCTION. In the following narrative, I have endeavoured to give as nearly as possible the "_ipsissima verba_" of the valued friend from whom I received it, conscious that a...