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West I believe to be
capable of even worse than that. Hence I drew my deductions."
"Deductions which I shall never accept, and which I would advise you to
get rid of, Decima," was his answer. "My dear, never let such an
accusation cross your lips again."
"I never shall. I have told you; and that is enough. I have longed to
tell you for some time past. I did not think you would believe me."
"Believe _it_, you should say, Decima. Dr. West take the codicil! Were
I to bring myself to that belief, I think all my faith in man would go
out. You are sadly prejudiced against the Wests."
"And you in their favour," she could not help saying. "But I shall ever
be thankful for one thing--that you have escaped Sibylla."
Was he thankful for it? Scarcely, while that pained heart of his, those
coursing pulses, could beat on in this tumultuous manner at the bare
sound of her name.
In the silence that ensued--for neither felt inclined to break it--they
heard a voice in the hall below, inquiring whether Mr. Verner was
within. Lionel recognised it as Tynn's.


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