Out of the Past — page 160: what you’re looking at

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Out of the Past. 157 Paris? Oh,no. That sort of thing a woman does not for- get. It is needless to proceed. I cannot be bought off. I want to see you reap the fruit of your mistakes. I do not know why you should have wished to deceive Miss Lloyd; but you certainly did so. By the laws of France she is not your wife, as none but the civil marriage is rec- ognized by the state. If I were quite merciless I would not bring this to your notice while there is still time. My friend, the attorney, who has twice called upon you, is in need of money. I therefore propose that you put it in his hands. He will see to it that the irregularity is over- looked; the civil marriage can then be performed, and I shall have been the means of making you both happy.” Her words closed with a sweeping courtesy. Robert replied coldly: “Thanks ; you are disinterested. In your place I would have waited the coup de théatre. In consideration of your kindness you may tell me what sum your thief attorney asks, and perhaps I will pay it to you now.” “Ah, that—he must settle it. You can see him a week from now, perhaps. I do not know his plans.” “And now you will kindly leave my house. I am ex- ceedingly busy this afternoon.” ‘So I saw from the windows,” she replied. As he moved to the door, forcing her to go with the storm she CONNICLOOOKS .!