21/28 I owe much to you, so I beg you to speak freely." "Since you have asked my advice," said Dr.Ravenshaw gravely, "I say that I entirely agree with Mrs.Pendleton.Your first duty is to Sisily. She should out-weigh all other considerations. If you make her illegitimacy public you may live to be sorry for having done so." Mrs.Pendleton cast a moist, grateful glance at the speaker, but Austin Turold turned on him a look of cold hostility. He had asked advice, but his own mind was made up. The humane views of his sister and Dr.Ravenshaw were powerless to affect his decision. |