"Why, I thought that you set out for Leonardtown this afternoon, Dr.
Grimshaw!" said Mrs. Waugh, coldly.
"You may have jumped to other conclusions equally false and dangerous,
madam!"
"What do you mean, sir?"
"I mean, madam, that in conniving at the perfidy of this unprincipled
girl, your niece, you imagined that you were safe. It was an error. You
are both discovered!" said the professor, doggedly.
Henrietta was almost enraged.
"Dr. Grimshaw," she said, "nothing but self-respect prevents me from
ordering you from this sleigh!"
"I advise you to let self-respect, or any other motive you please, still
restrain you, madam. I remain here as the warden of this pretty
creature's person, until she is safely secured."
"You will at least be kind enough to explain to us the causes of your
present words and actions, sir!" said Mrs. Waugh, severely.
"Undoubtedly, madam! Having, as I judged, just reasons for doubting the
integrity of your niece, and more than suspecting her attachment to Mr.
Willcoxen, I was determined to test both. Therefore, instead of going to
Leonardtown, to be absent till to-morrow, I came here, posted myself at
a favorable point for observation, and took notes. While here, I saw
enough to convince me of Jacquelina's indiscretions.
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