I Forbid the Banns! — page 163: what you’re looking at

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ON THE BEAST. 153 what can be done in interpretation will convince you, I am sure, that frequently the best types are those that seem to suggest just the opposite of what they really mean. That induces people to search out the hidden meanings for them- selves. The Book of the Revelation is so called because it conceals everything; therefore, on the same principle, the Beast 1s Vegetarianism. You will become a life member, Mr. Charlton?’’ | I shall have to think over it, Mr. Hardy,’’ said Charlton, brushing the edge of his hat with his sleeve, preparatory to departing. ‘Will you not stay and have some tea with us?’’ said Mrs. Hardy. ‘“‘We dined early to-day: Mr. Hardy has accus- tomed himself to do so; but we shall have tea in half an hour.’’ ‘Iam sorry that I have an engagement,’’ said Charlton. ‘Indeed, I am almost late for it now. I must say good- Dyer He was outside the door of the room in a moment, Bertha by his side. ch ‘‘Dearest,’’ he whispered, “‘you cannot remain among such surroundings. Come away with me now.’’ ‘“That would beimpossible,’’ she replied. ‘“‘It is ashock- ing house—it makes me quite ill. My aunt says it is extremely good for London; they are all the same, she says, no matter what money you may have to spend. She will not spend a penny of what I allow her as directed by my father’s will. Poor Uncle Matthew is madder than ever.’’ ‘‘Good Heavens, you cannot stay here, Bertha!’’ ‘‘I have made up my mind to it, dearest—for a month at any rate. JI want you to be certain, quite certain, that you have done what is right in making that promise to me.”’ ‘IT have only to look at you here in the midst of this squalor—in the midst of this insanity and vulgarity, to feel (CEORNIELIOOLKS (e(6)