To be sure, Ruth had dimly been aware of this; but now for
the first time she was made painfully conscious of it. Why in
heaven’s name didn’t I think of that before?’
‘What are you talking of?’
‘Never mind that now. "He's not to blame," said Jack, rising. And, then, forsooth, she must needs prevent your hanging Jack Sheppard
after the robbery in Wych Street, when you might have done so. "
The stranger smiled incredulously. Your career at
the bar had given you a command of language, also a self-control not vouchsafed
to us ordinary mortals. You have told me that you cared. His strength has been described as prodigious; but
now, heightened by his desire for vengeance, it was irresistible. She had expected a
love story; and love was totally absent. You are welcome to proclaim yourself ‘Alcide’ if
you will. ’
Gerald grinned.
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