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wouldn't say a thing like that without reason But if he does, I shall

be silent"

There was a despairing finality in his words They were at her own

gate now; she leaned her head down on it, and he heard a pitiful

sound Willia's lips were dry, and when he spoke the effort made

his throat ache What he said was only the repetition of his duty as

he saw it "I'd rather lose ht hand than make you suffer But

I've no choice I've no choice!" And when she did not answer, he added

his ultimatum "I'll have to tell Dr Lavendar on Sunday, unless you

will just letthat you don't want

David any long--"

"Not want David!"

"I er I'll find

a good hoave hiate and shut it

quickly in his face, drawing the bolt with treers As she

flew up the path, he saw her for an instant as she crossed a patch of

ht; then the darkness hid her