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218 luxury. Still, that is what I should prefer."

"Well, after the way she's treated you, I must say that your thoughtfulness does you credit," said Mr. Brodrick, with warm approval.

"In that case," said Dr. Beach, "I will write to my old friend Mr. Glazebrook, at Barkley. His is an excellent asylum; and she would be as comfortable there as anywhere I know. What did you think of paying him?"

"Eight hundred a year," said Marmaduke.

That's very handsome—very handsome. I must say you don't bear malice. I'll write to him at once, and he'll have a carriage and attendants here before Sharpe has gone," said the doctor.

"Well, that's settled then. But if I get into trouble through taking this responsibility I shall expect you to stand by me, since I am acting on your advice," said Marmaduke.

"We'll see you through, my boy! We'll see you through! But there won't be any trouble," they said, with one voice.

We filled our glasses, and ordered another bottle of port Then the lawyer said: "With regard to the property: if you would like to leave the arrangements in my hands"

"Of course! Of course!" said Marmaduke.

"Then I think I can arrange that you take out letters of administration and practically take the