This discovery prompts Maxim to tell the heroine the truth: Rebecca was a malevolent, wicked woman, who lived a secret life and carried on multiple affairs, including one with her cousin, Jack Favell. ... Maxim treats her coldly, but later that day he sends a note to the heroine, apologizing for his rudeness at tea. ...

• Word Count: 3026
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

In the middle of the passage, we note that the men take turns to go have a peek at the woman whilst working and they report to one another of the progress that she's made. When it came to Tom's turn he did not report the truth of what he saw. ...

• Word Count: 4111
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School