9/12 They have informed her that Miss Carmina will be restored to my care, the moment she can be moved. And they have sent me her unconditional submission in writing, signed by herself." She took it from the desk at her side, and read it to him, in these words: "I humbly ask pardon of Mrs.Gallilee for the violent and unlawful acts of which I have been guilty. I acknowledge, and submit to, her authority as guardian of Miss Carmina Graywell. And I appeal to her mercy (which I own I have not deserved) to spare me the misery of separation from Miss Carmina, on any conditions which it may be her good will and pleasure to impose." "Now," Mrs.Galilee concluded, "what do you say ?" Speaking sincerely for once, Mr.Le Frank made a startling reply. |