“Am I becoming reasonable or am I being tamed? “I’m simply discovering that life is many-sided and complex and puzzling. If only she had thought to plunge the scissors into her own heart! Hoddy … to return and find her either gone or dead! But even as the Wastrel's arms gathered her, there came the sound of hurrying steps on the veranda. Anna was singing as she used to sing. . And Rollo, who had been waiting for some encouraging sound, presented himself at the doorway. But at length, there was a click, and with a swish, the panel of painted books swung outward from the wall. The girl was flushed with excitement, bright-eyed, and braced for a struggle; her aunt had never seen her looking so fine or so pretty. To her satisfaction, the captain reddened a trifle. "Shall I never banish those horrible phantoms from my couch—the father with his bleeding breast and dripping hair!—the mother with her wringing hands and looks of vengeance and reproach!—And must another be added to their number—their son! Horror!—let me be spared this new crime! And yet the gibbet—my name tarnished—my escutcheon blotted by the hangman!—No, I cannot submit to that. She receded into the entryway, opening her palm and gesturing as if there were an imaginary red carpet rolled out for visitors. A lesson learned. " "I hope such a thing never will happen again, my dear," observed Wood, mildly, "but, when it does, it will be time to consider what course we ought to pursue.
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