Permit me not to be accused of sin--to be called a devil.

Mother, speak for me." At this moment Isabel entered.

Seeing the distress of her mother and sister she hastened to them; but Fray Ignatius stepped between, and extending his arms forbade her nearer approach.
"I forbid you to speak to your sister.

I forbid you to touch her, to give her food, or water, or sympathy, until she has humbled herself, and obtained the forgiveness of her sin." Then mother love stood up triumphant over superstition.

"I and my daughter are the same," said the Senora, and she gave her hand to Antonia.