"Paul's."
"Paul's?" said Mr. Bonnithorne, the very suppression of his tone giving it additional emphasis.
"Paul's," repeated Hugh with grim composure. "He shall marry her."
The lawyer had risen once more, and was now face to face with Hugh Ritson, glancing into his eyes with eager scrutiny.
"You cannot mean it?" he said at length.
"And why not?" said Hugh, placidly.
"Because Paul is her brother—at least, her half-brother."
"They don't know that."
Mr. Bonnithorne's breath seemed to be arrested.
"But we know it, and we can't stand by and witness their marriage!" he said at length.