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 him to the outside of the church, as to the inside!"

At the name of Sir Jaspar, Juliet involuntarily gave some attention, though she would make no reply.

"From the time," continued Ireton, "that I heard him pronounce those words, I have never been able to satisfy myself; nor to find out what would satisfy me. At least not till lately; and now that I know what I want, the difficulty of the business is to get it! And this is what I wish to consult with you about; for you must know, my dear, I can never be happy without being adored."

Juliet, now, was surprised into suddenly looking at him, to see whether he were serious.

"Yes, adored! loved to distraction! I must be idolized for myself, myself alone; yet publicly worshiped, that all mankind may see,—and envy,—the passion I have been able to inspire!"

Suspecting that he meant some satire