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But he was much perturbed, and moved forward with a choking in his throat. Arrived at the threshold of the Lecture Room, he saw that only some dozen people were standing about. No sooner had he surveyed them than he became aware that Northway was sauntering directly towards the place where Glazzard stood; Mrs. Wade remained in the doorway.
Whoever that scheming personage might be, his knowledge and his air of condescension oppressed the needy young man, made him conscious of a hang-dog look, and a helpless promptitude to sell himself for a few coins. It was not thus that Northway, even after his unpleasant experiences, viewed himself in relation to the world.
If you consent, you will gain the knowledge of your wife's whereabouts and the reward I promised which I shall pay now. If you take the money and then spoil my scheme, you will find it has been useless dishonesty. To-morrow, in any case, the facts will be made public." Northway glanced at him ill-humouredly. "You needn't be so anxious about my honesty, Mr. Marks.
He kept gazing at the Suspension Bridge, at the woods beyond, at the sluggish river, and thought more of the view than of his interlocutor. The last words fell from his lips idly. "You know where she is?" Northway inquired. "Quite well. I have seen her often of late from a distance. To prove I am not mistaken, look at this portrait and tell me if you recognize the person?"
The widow led in the direction she had indicated, through the central hall, then to the right, Northway following close. Denzil had, of course, to take it for granted that Mrs. Wade was acting honourably; he did not doubt her good faith. If it came to a mere conflict of assertions between his friend and Northway, he knew which of them to believe.
Long ago he had silenced every conscientious scruple regarding the relation between Lilian and himself; and as for the man Northway, if ever he thought of him at all, it was with impatient contempt. That he was deceiving his Polterham acquaintances, and in a way which they would deem an unpardonable outrage, no longer caused him the least compunction.
You must be prepared for that; I tell it you in all kindness. If he again consents to pay Northway, he will be in constant fear. The sense of servitude will grow intolerable embarrassing all he tries to do all his public and private life. In that case, too, he must sometimes think of you as in the way of his ambition. A most difficult task is before you a duty that will tax all your powers.
She looked down, and drew a deep sigh. "That is only too true. But I fear indeed I fear that you won't succeed in parting them. There is a reason I cannot mention it." Northway was puzzled for a moment, then his face darkened; he seemed to understand. "I do so wish," pursued Mrs. Wade, with a smile of sympathy, "that I could be of some use in this sad affair.
Think how this secret has already spread what hope is there of finally hushing it up? Glazzard and you would never breathe a syllable; but how, short of manslaughter, could I assure the silence of a blackguard like this Northway? If I let him blackmail me, I am done for: I should be like the fools in plays and novels, throwing half my possessions away, and all in vain."
"I will see him, Lily. You remain here; I'll call him into the dining-room." She stepped to the window, and saw that Northway was standing only at a little distance. After meditating for a minute or two, she left the room very quietly, crossed the passage, and entered the room opposite, where she generally took her meals.
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