In vain Briggs interposed that Mrs. Bute spoke ill of everybody: and, as far as a person in her humble position could judge, was an--
"An artful designing woman? Yes, so she is, and she does speak ill of every one--but I am certain that woman has made Rawdon drink. All those low people do--"
"He was very much affected at seeing you, ma'am," the companion said; "and I am sure, when you remember that he is going to the field of danger--"

In vain Briggs said that Mrs. Bute spoke ill of everybody: and was a-
"An artful designing woman? Yes, so she is - but I am certain that his wife has made Rawdon drink."
"He was very much affected at seeing you, ma'am," the companion said; "and when you remember that he is going to the field of danger-"
