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He was not deficient in expressions of gratitude for this instance of her generosity and friendship, which even drew tears from his eyes. As to the imputation of madness, he explained it so much to her ladyship's satisfaction, that she evidently perceived he had been barbarously dealt with, and that the charge was no other than a most villainous aspersion.

"The name of the rascally, villainous, and dishonest postmaster is Albert Charlton, and here comes in the wonderful and startling romance of this strange story. The carnival of excitement in Metropolisville and about Metropolisville has all had to do with one family.

With all these drawbacks, however, and even with the addition of its villainous smells, this is an interesting and striking spot.

Plain now was the simian aspect, plain the sidelong and uncertain gait, bent back and crooked legs, the long, pendulous arms and dully ferocious face. And as the Thing listened, its hair bristling, it thrust its villainous, apelike head well forward. Open fell the mouth, revealing the dog-teeth and the blue, shriveled-looking gums. A wrinkle creased the low, dull brow.

It is likely that when he had rescued her from an adventure of more than usual danger perhaps her villainous master has been concealed in her closet perhaps he has been hiding beneath her bed it is likely, having brought her safely off, the author locked her in the buttery against a fresh attack. Then he felt, good man, in need of exercise.

She could then pose as an injured victim, throw herself at her father's feet, and beg him to give that consent without which she would for ever remain an outcast of society, a pariah amongst her kind. A pretty piece of villainous combination, you will own! And I, Sir, was to lend a hand in this abomination! nay, I was to be the chief villain in the drama!

I have asked his attention to the evidence that he arrayed to prove that such a fatal blow was being struck, and to the facts which he brought forward in support of that charge being identical with the one which he thinks so villainous in me.

Thus speaking she tottered into the office, and sank all limp and powerless into a chair, unable to move or speak, but still not insensible, and soon her brow sank upon the table, and her hands spread themselves feebly out before her. It was all villainous spite on Monckton's part.

"There is something on my mind this night," said Barney; "I can't tell what it is; but I think he is bent on some villainous scheme that ought to be watched, and in the name of God I will watch him." Woodward went out of the house more stealthily than usual, and took his way towards the town of Rathfillan.

"This villainous fresh-water gas from the Canadas has been whistling among my bones till they ache with the cold, but the sight of your fiery countenance is as cheery as a Christmas fire." "Now sure, Captain Jack, ye's always full of your complimentaries," replied the sutler, taking the bridle of her customer.