"Involved!" cried Jos. "Who has told such calumnies? All my money is placed out most advantageously. Mrs. Crawley--that is--I mean--it is laid out to the best interest."
"You are not in debt, then? Why did you insure your life?"
"I thought--a little present to her--in case anything happened; and you know my health is so delicate--common gratitude you know--and I intend to leave all my money to you--and I can spare it out of my income, indeed I can," cried out William's weak brother-in-law.
The Colonel besought Jos to fly at once--to go back to India, whither Mrs. Crawley could not follow him; to do anything to break off a connection which might have the most fatal consequences to him.

"Involved!" cried Jos. "Who has told such lies? All my money is invested most advantageously. Mrs. Crawley - that is - I mean - it is laid out for the best interest."
"You are not in debt, then? Why did you insure your life?"
"I thought - a little present to her - in case anything happened; and you know my health is so delicate - I intend to leave all my money to you - and I can spare it, indeed I can," cried out Jos.
The Colonel besought Jos to fly; to go back to India, where Mrs. Crawley could not follow; to do anything to break off a connection which might have fatal consequences to him.
