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The Firing Line

CHAPTER XI
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But I have been contented--until--_you_ came....

Now you know it all." "All ?" "Every word.

And now you understand why I cannot care for you, or you for me." He said in a deadened voice: "There is a law that deals with that sort of man--" "What are you saying ?" she faltered.
"That you cannot remain bound! Its monstrous.

There is a law--" "I cannot disgrace dad!" she said.

"There is no chance that way! I'd rather die than have him know--have mother know--and Jessie and Cecile and Gray! Didn't you understand that ?" "You must tell them nevertheless, and they must help you." "Help me ?" "To free yourself--" Flushed with anger and disdain she drew bridle and faced him.
"If _this_ is the sort of friendship you bring me, what is your love worth ?" she asked almost fiercely.


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