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A Final Reckoning

CHAPTER 7: Gratitude
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Some day, perhaps, if you care to know, I may bring myself to do so.

I may say that it was a serious matter, but that I was really in no way to blame, whatever people may think.

My conscience is absolutely clear, and yet I would rather that the story, which I left England to escape, should not be known to anyone." "I do not seek to know further, Reuben.

I think I know enough of you to be perfectly sure that you would do nothing that was wrong, and I am perfectly willing to take your word in the matter.
However, I am glad that you have told me as much as you have.

Your early rearing, your mother's care, and the education you have had, perfectly account for what seemed strange about you before.


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