24/38 I thought you'd done something for us, you looked so glad." "Dearest mother, it _is_ something. He is not to be subjected to imprisonment or trial. I must go and tell him, only I must beckon to Mr. But when he comes, do show him how thankful we are for his mercy to Edward." Mrs.Browne's murmurings, whatever was their meaning, were lost upon Maggie. She ran through the court, and up the slope, with the lightness of a lawn; for though she was tired in body to an excess she had never been before in her life, the opening beam of hope in the dark sky made her spirit conquer her flesh for the time. |