This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXV LOWNDES SQUARE It was some time before Margaret recovered from her paroxysm of tears and was fully able to grasp the situation. Her first feeling was not so much of horror at the idea of the accusation that Richard had made as of indignation at him for believing it. She had gone to Skrene ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXV LOWNDES SQUARE It was some time before Margaret recovered from her paroxysm of tears and was fully able to grasp the situation. Her first feeling was not so much of horror at the idea of the accusation that Richard had made as of indignation at him for believing it. She had gone to Skrene's rooms to benefit her husband, and this action her husband had construed into positive proof of incredible guilt. He had accused her of being in love with Skrene, of being his mistress. The terrible injustice of her husband's conclusion almost killed her regard for him. He would not divorce her! He had said so. He would not place her in a position of proving her innocence. But neither should he turn her from his house like a discharged servant. She would stand her ground; of that she was fully determined. But she would not at the moment bemean herself by defending her innocence; when it was called in question it should be proved. It was his place to attack, and the Divorce Court provided the suitable machinery. She could do nothing at present. But she would assuredly defend herself hereafter. The butler announced Mr. Skrene. She was astonished, bewildered, at the suddenness of his visit. But, notwithstanding the fact that her cheeks were wet with tears, she welcomed the arrival of the mercurial Irishman. His appearance did not suggest that he had been knocked down on the previous night. He was dressed with extreme care, and wore a knitted red silk tie in which fluttered a pin of two turquoise drops and a diamond set between them. This red, white, and blue scheme on his chest harmonized with his air of a man marching to victory. Skrene was triumphant and glossy. As a man borne high on a wave of success he came rapidly towards her and shook...
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