224/249 If they had asked you, at the examination, what I now ask, you would have answered as an honest woman." To this argument she yielded. I heard from her certain particulars, which threw a new light on Mr.Deluc, and on the case generally. It was slow work, owing to the claims on me of my regular duties; but with Priscilla's help, I steadily advanced toward the end I had in view. The confession must be made sooner or later--and I may as well make it now. |