’ He
paused for the effect of his words to sink in, and then added, ‘Don’t be so ready
to show hackle. For a long time there had been a standing offer
from the company at Copeley's to take over the McClintock plantation; and today he had decided to sell. “Now step aside, I have
some business to attend to. “Here, dis is for you. "Your servant, Sir Rowland," said the stranger, ducking his head, as he
advanced. Turning, she heaved at the bottom door and slammed it in his face just
as he came leaping forward to grab her. If you love me, do not allude to this
subject again. There was no broken faith—not even any question of anything of the
sort. The walls
were bare, and painted in stone-colour; the floors, devoid of carpet; the beds, of
hangings; the windows, of blinds; and, excepting in the thief-taker's own
audience-chamber, there was not a chair or a table about the premises; the place
of these conveniences being elsewhere supplied by benches, and deal-boards laid
across joint-stools. Sheppard—becomes entitled to the estates; which eventually—provided he
escaped the gallows—would descend to her son. I am yours for
the making over. Ruth's
emotion was a primitive joy: she was essential in this man's life, and she would
always be happy because he would always be needing her. She made no answer, and for a time he debated some problems with himself. ’
‘On the contrary. "
"Perhaps so," rejoined the stranger; "but I have others in reserve, not so
generally known.
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