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night? Sometimes, when she goes to balls. And is that often? Not very often. And didnt the old gentleman know of his wifes absence? Sometimes. He used to ask me whether Mrs. Courtenay was at home, and then I was bound to tell the truth. By his own admission then, this man Short had informed the invalid of his wifes frequent absences. He was an informer, and as such most probably the enemy of both Mary and Ethelwynn. I knew him to be the confidential servant of the old gentleman, but had not before suspected him of tale-telling. Without doubt Mrs. Courtenays recent neglect had sorely grieved the old gentleman. He doted upon her, indulged her in every whim and fancy and, like many an aged husband who has ray ban nyc a smart young w ray ban nyc ife, dared not to differ from her or complain of any of her actions.
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