[The Boss of the Lazy Y by Charles Alden Seltzer]@TWC D-Link bookThe Boss of the Lazy Y CHAPTER VII 10/13
I have come to the conclusion that the surest way to do this is to force you to give me in death that respect and veneration which you refused me while I lived.
You see that, in spite of my boasted repentance, I still have left a spark of satanic irony, and I do not expect you to believe me when I tell you that I have planned this for your own good. But it seems to me that if you can exhibit respect for the one who is directly responsible for your cursed passions you will be able to govern them on all occasions.
That is my conviction, and if you do not agree with me there is no hope for you. "Betty Clayton will tell you the conditions, and she will be your judge.
I believe in Betty, and if you do not see that she is a true-blue girl you are more of a fool than I think you are." At this point Calumet glanced sidelong at Betty, but she seemed engrossed in her book, and he resumed reading. "That is all I have to say on that subject.
You will have to look to Betty for additions.
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