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Ha! say you so, in this altered tone of voice! Have you met with any thing to-night to change your opinions on this subject? Have you seen any of the old women, so strangely spoken of, on the moor?

Would that I had only seen such!

The voice in which you speak, the expression with which you look upon me, makes me tremble. Am I concerned with aught that you have seen?

You are, my dear Robert, and must think no more of Violet Murrey. (A deep silence.) Yes; it has stricken you to the heart. Think upon it as you ought. I expect no answer.

But I mustI will tryI must answer you, for I(tearing open his waistcoat, and panting for breath.)I can believe nothing that accuses her.

Were a daughter of my own concerned, I could not be more distressed.

It makes me distracted to hear thee say so!