“I know her well.”

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“You do?”

“I know her, too,” said Crisp.

“You would be surprised to know that I know more of her past life than you do,” said Meg.

“Yes, and you would be surprised to know that she was a devil,” said Crisp, fiercely.

“Take care,” said Scott, “you must be more careful in your speech.”

“Do you know who Irene Mapleton was before you married her?”

“I know nothing of her past life.”

“I know things that you would like to know.”