The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1914-10-24

remember that It II who am to be
judged. Judge me as have judged
you. am not asking for mercy"
Hetty impulsively threw her arms
about the rigid figure. and swept q
pleading look from one to the other
Of the four stony-faced wrandalls.
They turned away without a word
or q revealing look. and slowly moved
on In the direction of the boudoir.
They who remained behind stood still,
motionless a. statues. II was Vivian
who opened the library door. She
closed It after the others had passed
through. and did not look behind.
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Half an hour passed. Then the door
was opened and the tall old man ad-
vanced into the room.
I'VE have found against my son.
Miss Castleton." he said. his lips
twitching. HE IL not here to speak
for himself, but he has already been
judged. We, his family. apologize to
you for what you have suffered from
the conduct of one OF us. Not one but
all OF us believe the story you have
told. 1t must never be retold. We
ask this Of all Of you. 1t is not in
our hearts to thank Sara for shielding
you, for her hand is still raised
against US. We are fair and juet
II you had cons to us on that
wretched night and told the story
of my sons infamy. we. the Wrandalls.
would have stood between you and the
law. The law could not have touched
you then; It shall not touch you now.
Our verdict. II you choose to call 1t
that, is sealed. eNo man shall ever
hear from the lips of Wrandall the
smallest part OF what has transpired
here tonight. Mr.. Carroll. you were
right. We thank you for the counsel
that led this unhappy girl to place her
self in our hands"
"Oh. God, / thank thee-I thank
theei" burst from the lips of Sara
Wrandall. She strained Hetty to her
breast.
1T 10 not for US to Judge you. Sara"
said Redmond Wrandall. speaking with
difficulty. you are your own Judge.
and harsh one you will find yourself.
As for ourselves, we can only look
upon your unepeakable design as the
working OF a temporarily deranged
mind. You could never have carried
1t out. You are an honest woman. At
the last you would have revolted. even
with victory assured. Perhaps Leslie
Ia the only one who has a real gxiev-
ance against you In this matter.
am convinced that he loved Hiss
Castleton deeply. The worst hurk IL
his. and he has been your most de-
voted advocate during all the years
Of bitterness that has existed between
you and US. You thought to play him
foul trick. You could not have ear
ried It to the end. We leave you to
pass Judgment on yourself"
II have already done so. Mr.. Wran-
DALI" said Sara "HaveI not nc
cused myself before your Have I not
confessed to the only crime that has
been committed I am not proud of
myself. sir"
you have hated us we'll"
And you have hated me. The crime
you hold me guilty OF was committed
years ago. It was when I robbed you
Of your son. To this day am the
leper In your path. may be forgiven
for all else. but not for allowing Chal-
lis Wrandall to become the husband
of Sebastian Gooch's daughter. That
In the objectionable sim"
Mr.. Wrandall was silent for q mo-
ment.
you still are Sebastian Gooch's
daughter" he said distinctly. you
can never be anything else"
She paled. This last transaction
proves 1t, you would sayr'
This last transaction. yes"
She looked about her with troubled.
questioning eyes.
IL wonder II that can be true"
she murmured. rather piteohsly. Am
/ 80 different from the rest Of you?
II the blood to blamef"
"Nonsensei" exclaimed Mr.. Carroll
nervously. Don't be silly, Sara, my
child. That II not what Mr.. wran-
dali means"
Wrandall turned his face away.
you loved ~ deeply az you hate,
Sara" he said. with curious witch
ing Of his chin. my son was your god.
We are not insensible to that. Per-
haps We have never realized until now
the depth and breadth OF your love
for him. Love IL bitter Judge OF its
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