She told him nothing of the bribe that had been
offered her, nor on that subject had she said a word to any of the Fawns.
She understood, too, that as Frank had declared his purpose of supporting
Lizzie, it might be as well that he should see just at present as little
of Lady Fawn as possible. Not a word, however, had Lady Fawn said to Lucy
disparaging her lover for his conduct. It was quite understood now at Fawn
Court, by all the girls, and no doubt by the whole establishment, that
Lizzie Eustace was to be regarded as an enemy. It was believed by them all
that Lord Fawn had broken off the match--or, at least, that he was
resolved to break it; but various stratagems were to be used, and terrible
engines of war were to be brought up if necessary, to prevent an alliance
which was now thought to be disreputable. Mrs. Hittaway had been hard at
work, and had found out something very like truth in regard to the whole
transaction with Mr. Benjamin. Perhaps Mrs. Hittaway had found out more
than was quite true as to poor Lizzie's former sins; but what she did find
out she used with all her skill, communicating her facts to her mother, to
Mr.
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