suffering than she had already undergone.

Would I receive a sum of money on his account and arrange for him
to leave England? They felt that to be the wisest course, for
"he is so clever, and can soon build up a home for her when he is
away from his companions." Of his ability I had subsequently
plenty of proof, and I have no reason to doubt her statement that
he could soon "build up a home." He could very quickly--and a
luxurious home, too!

The wife was not to be considered at all in the matter, but money
would be sent to me from time to time to help the "poor little
thing and her children!" I was interested, but I said to myself,
"This is much too good," and the ready journey from Paris rather
staggered me. I put a few simple questions, she pledged me to
secrecy. I told her that I would ask the prison authorities to
send him to me on his discharge.

"I so please, I now go back to Paris; I come again and I bring
you money," she said, as she shook her furs and took herself and
her flaxen hair to somewhere else than Paris, so I felt
persuaded.

Two days before the prisoner's discharge she burst in again,
huffy head, furs and gesticulation as before. "I come from Paris
this morning, I bring you money." I was not present, but I had
previously warned my assistant not to receive any money. The gay
Parisian was informed that no money could be received, but she
promptly put two sovereigns on the desk and disappeared---but not
to Paris!