"No, Fred; but I am sure I haven't seen it for a good many weeks."
"That she has not worn it for a good many weeks?"
"Not to my knowledge."
"You could not swear she has not worn it?"
"No."
"You could not swear she did not wear it last night?"
"No. But it is scarcely likely, with her feelings toward that wretch Mrs. Pamflett, that she would ever wear it after she was turned out of her father's house. What I am saying seems to trouble you."
"It does trouble me. I pray that I may be wrong in my impressions, but I fear that dark days are before us."
"If we speak the truth, Fred, there is nothing to fear."
"I am not so sure," said Fred, gloomily.