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In the course of their acquaintance, Diana had put up with a great deal from the little American adventuress, owing to her position of stepmother, but when she heard her accusing the man she had ruined of murder, the patience of Miss Vrain gave way. She rose quickly, and walking over to where Lydia was shrinking in her chair, towered in righteous indignation above the shameless little woman.
"You lie, Mrs. Vrain! " she said in a low, distinct voice, with a flushed face and indignation in her eyes. "You know you lie!"