And we whites are so few! "Father could keep them in hand.

They are in such awe of him; they regard him as something almost more than mortal.

If they learn that he is vulnerable--who knows what might happen!" "I understand," said Ambrose grimly.
"So no one knows, not even the servants.

I have hidden all the--things.

Of course, the man who did it will never tell." The calm voice suddenly broke in a cry of agony.