Should She Have Left Him? — page 182: what you’re looking at

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MR. ADAMS ARRIVES. 169 or dissatisfaction it was difficult for Mr. Magrane to tell. Perplexity, however, made its appearance as the lawyer developed the idea of a common law marriage of himself. When Mr. Magrane had finished he waited for a remark, but as none was forthcoming, he said ; “ The establishment of the fact of a common law Marriage between yourself and Mrs. Adams would simplify matters for Mr. and Mrs. Trescotte.” “Which you are anxious to do?” said Adams somewhat jealously. “Yes,” simply replied the lawyer; “but not at _ your expense, or of that of right or justice.” “T suppose,” said Adams, “Trescotte can bring some sort of a suit to get the matter determined.” “TI don’t think he will,” replied the lawyer. “At all events, not with my advice.” “Suppose I won’t——’” but Adams stopped short a8 another thought crossed his mind. ‘“ Elsie may think of bringing suit against me?” “No, I don’t believe it. Mrs. Adams’ sole hope iS a restoration of relationship with you. Her fear is that you will bring suit. She loves you.” “Well, I won't, that’s settled. I won’t involve her in any scandal. She’s had trouble enough.” He was silent a moment and then said: “T like that man Trescotte, always did. Of Course it is absurd after what I have said, but it is because of the plucky way he tried to save Elsie from the consequences of her wild freak. You say he loves the woman he married?” CONnIICOO @ cS (GO)