Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days. Bennett Arnold

matrimonial agency, seems to me. Not that I've ever been. Plain common-sense people never are. No, if you ask me, matrimonial agencies are the most sensible things--after dress-shields--that's ever been invented. And I'm sure if anything comes of this, I shall pay the fees with the greatest pleasure. Now don't you agree with me?"

      The whole mystery stood explained.

      "Absolutely!" he said.

      And felt the skin creeping in the small of his back.