Lady-Bird; A Tale Volume 3 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1852 edition. Excerpt: ...like to go to Stonehouseleigh. " O no," she said with a shudder, " there I never can go. But what does Maurice mean by these plans? To what extent is he involved--what are his liabilities? " " It would be useless to explain them to you, Mrs. Redmond. They are greater than he can meet." " But not than I can meet." " That he would not hear of. His only comfort is, that your small fortune is safe from his creditors." " Not safe from them for one hour longer than I can help. Mr. Dee, if you will not assist me about this, I will instantly apply to some one who will do for money what you might out of friendship." " I must implore you for Maurice's sake not to think of this,"--(her lip curled)--" it would make him miserable." " It is not a matter of feeling," she said sternly. " More or less misery to either of us signifies but little. His debts must be paid immediately. He must be free this very night. I would rather not go to see him where he is, but I will if you think he wishes it, even though he should return here to-night." " But, Mrs. Kedmond, you will not do this without his consent? " " I will, and in a way that may ruin me and not serve him, if you do not help me. Come with me instantly to a lawyer's. I have a will, Mr. Dee, that has often asserted itself where it ought to have given way. It will not give way now. Be sure of it. Maurice has done nothing dishonourable, has he? " " Not in the least--he has been imprudent, but more sinned against than sinning." " Ay, he has indeed," she exclaimed; and, weak with the long sleepless night and the agitation she had undergone, she burst into tears, but in an...