[East Lynne by Mrs. Henry Wood]@TWC D-Link bookEast Lynne CHAPTER IV 8/12
After the delivery of the verdict, he took an oath in the justice-room, in the presence of his brother magistrates, that if he could find you he would deliver you up to justice, and that he _would_ do it, though you might not turn up for ten years to come.
You know his disposition, Richard, and therefore may be sure he will keep it.
Indeed, it is most dangerous for you to be here." "I know that he never treated me as he ought," cried Richard, bitterly. "If my health was delicate, causing my poor mother to indulge me, ought that to have been a reason for his ridiculing me on every possible occasion, public and private? Had my home been made happier I should not have sought the society I did elsewhere.
Barbara, I must be allowed an interview with my mother." Barbara Hare reflected before she spoke.
"I do not see how it can be managed." "Why can't she come out to me as you have done? Is she up, or in bed ?" "It is impossible to think of it to-night," returned Barbara in an alarmed tone.
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