I Forbid the Banns! — page 254: what you’re looking at

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244 “IT FORBID THE BANNS!” to be guided by my poor rush-light than by a brilliant Will-o’-the-wisp or a corpse candle. You will think of what I have said when you are alone, and you will know that I have spoken the truth. Good-by to you, Mr. Charlton—good-by. You have a fine house, and you are rather more than less human than the majority of men who have lived in the world until they have passed their thirtieth year. Good-by !”’ Nothing that Bertha could say to Mr. Hardy could in- duce him to prolong his visit. He left with his wife almost immediately. Julian did not ask him to remain, but he shook hands with him at parting. He felt that this was a concession, It is not every man who will shake hands with another who has all but called him a scoundrel. (EMPMICELOOlKS, (EC) m