6/7 In a month, perhaps, he will be dead; and he who sees the falling sparrow will, without doubt, take care of the poor child. At present nobody can save her from the hands of these harpies. Adieu!" The Judge was very much disturbed this evening. "What he had just heard weighed heavily on his heart. He has really talent, but bad moral character; on that account I have opposed his endeavours to get into office, and thus operated against his success. |