4/24 Lady O'Moy turned to them, pleading for explanation. It was I who fought that duel. And then believing what I did, I fastened the guilt upon Ned, and went the lengths of perjury in my blind effort to avenge myself. Tell me, one of you, of your charity, what is there left for me to do ?" "Oh!" It was an outcry of horror and indignation from Una, instantly repressed by the tightening grip of Sylvia's hand upon her arm. |