In Sight of St. Paul's — page 239: what you’re looking at

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234 ATONEMENT. ‘“‘Besides,’? he went on, ‘‘the man who died had done me a deadly wrong. It was he,’’ with concen- trated bitterness, ‘‘who brought this crime upon you, and he deserved his fate.”? But at this, Cynthia thrust forth her hands in negation, with a cry of horrified denial. “No! no! no! You are wrong. We loved each other. No more! Harry Chichester was not to blame! I swear it!’ | | There was an accent of truth in her voice which forced Burnsides to believe her. And yet, if not Harry Chichester, who was it? , ‘““That is why I wanted you to come,’’ went on Cynthia, feverishly, her excitement lending her a false strength. ‘‘You sent a letter to Tom Chichester by Amos, the valet—oh, don’t deny it; Rose has told me all—a letter saying that you knew the murderer of his brother ?”’ ‘“Yes,’’ assented Burnsides, after a pause. He was bewildered, and yet he longed to know the truth. . ‘Why ?’? asked Cynthia. ‘“Because it was my only way to escape! But,” with immense emphasis, ‘‘I should never have spoken! I never have! I never will!” “You must! ‘To-morrow you must tell every- thing!’ ‘You forget——’’ GComicbooks (EO) mn