5/26 You do not know all the--the dreadful past." "My dear, I do know--every thing you could tell me--and more." "Then can not you see what I dread? I must snatch my poor boy like a brand from the burning. I shall go to Edinburg myself to-morrow. I would start this very day if could leave my father." "You can not possibly leave your father," said the ear, gently but decisively. |