"I can't help it," said his friend, in a low voice. "I've had to swear I've never seen you before."
"Does she believe you?" said the staring Mr. Sadler, shivering at the open door.
"No," said Mr. Hatchard, slowly, "but she pre-tends to."
"I can't help it," said his friend, in a low voice. "I've had to swear I've never seen you before."
"Does she believe you?" said the staring Mr. Sadler, shivering at the open door.
"No," said Mr. Hatchard, slowly, "but she pre-tends to."