In Sight of St. Paul's — page 134: what you’re looking at

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THE PANTHER AT BAY. 129 As he thought this, it was in a much softer, in fact, almost in a sympathetic tone, that he said: ‘‘If what you say is true, there is a good spot still left in your heart.”’ Cynthia sighed, and then laughed. “You are kind,’’ she said, with an attempt at irony, but despite herself, her voice faltered a little. Tom came forward, closer to her. ‘‘Let me appeal to that goodness,’’ he said, with the utmost earnestness. ‘‘You say you love Harry. Then make a sacrifice for his sake, and save him from a terrible sin.”’ | 7 “fA sin!’ ‘The sin of killing his father! For he is doing so by his desertion and reckless conduct.”’ ‘“‘Bah!’’ retorted the Panther, her softened mood passing. ‘‘His relations are nothing to me.’’ ‘’Then, let me plead for his own sake,’’ besought Tom, hoping even against hope, that he might touch the vulnerable part in her armor. ‘‘His career, as you know, is almost ruined. His one chance is to leave this country and start afresh. Will you give him this chance ?”’ | The Panther raised her great dark eyes, and looked at him keenly. Perhaps, just for that one moment, she was nearer forgetful of self, nearer doing a really generous act than she had ever been in her life. ‘Suppose, even if I promised,’’ she said, reflec- Gomichboo <S (E(0)