Medcroft

Well, I just heard Medcroft say that she wasn't his child.

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

Now, how the devil can Medcroft be in London and Innsbruck at the same time.

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

He began to experience twinges of remorse: Medcroft was such a good fellow!

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

He was recalling the fact that Medcroft had married a beautiful

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

Medcroft, who was reposing the utmost confidence in his friendship and loyalty.

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

It came to pass, in the course of the evening, that Mr. Ulstervelt, supremely confident from the effect of past achievements, drew the unsuspecting Mr.. Medcroft into a secluded tête-à-tête.

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

The story went on to relate how Medcroft, implacable leader of the opposition to the "grafters," suddenly had appeared before the committee with the most astounding figures and facts to support his charges of rottenness on the part of the "clique"; his unexpected descent upon the scene had thrown the opposing leaders into a panic; every one had been led to believe that he was sojourning in the east.

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

They'll know whether the real Medcroft is in London, and then -- well, by Jove, Agatha,

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

It may have been due to the spell of her eyes or to the call of her voice, but it remains an unchallenged fact that he no longer thought of Medcroft as a stupid bungler; instead, he had come to regard him as a good and irreproachable

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897

"To my wife -- Edith," said Medcroft, annoyed by the other's obtuseness.

The Husbands of Edith George Barr McCutcheon 1897