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Marcella

CHAPTER XI
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You think him guilty.

You believe he will be convicted." "Unless some wholly fresh evidence is forthcoming," he said reluctantly, "I can see no other issue." "Very well; then he will be sentenced to death.

But, after sentence--I know--that man from Widrington, that solicitor told me--if--if strong influence is brought to bear--if anybody whose word counts--if Lord Maxwell and you, were to join the movement to save him--There is sure to be a movement--the Radicals will take it up.

Will you do it--will you promise me now--for my sake ?" He was silent.
She looked at him, all her heart burning in her eyes, conscious of her woman's power too, and pressing it.
"If that man is hung," she said pleadingly, "it will leave a mark on my life nothing will ever smooth out.

I shall feel myself somehow responsible.


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