11/21 You have had the use of that part of the estate which was rightfully mine for twenty years. I suppose I may claim it all now." Julia's eyes looked at him pleadingly. "You set out to ruin us, and now you've done it. A nice brother you are! Ruining us by a conspiracy with Bob Walker, and then sitting here and trying to make my own daughter think you did right, and bringing that hateful fellow here to hear it!" Her finger was leveled at August. I wanted to be sure you were strong enough to bear all I have to say." "Say your worst and do your worst, you cruel, cruel man! I have borne enough from you in these years, and now you can say and do what you please; you can't do me any more harm. |