6/7 Here," he added, throwing a handbill on the bed, "are the particulars of the burglary, with the reward for Jack's apprehension." "Ah!" ejaculated the widow, hiding her face. "Do not--do not!" "He _must!_" thundered Jonathan, "or he goes to jail." "If you must go to prison, I will go with you," cried Mrs.Sheppard: "but avoid that man as you would a serpent." "Come along," thundered Jonathan. The wretch you confide in has sworn to hang you. As I hope for mercy, I speak the truth!--let him deny it if he can." "Pshaw!" said Wild. |