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The Death Life


I hardly knew what to do, now that the father of the deceased claimed leniency for the criminal. It was true that the law would hold her guiltless of wrong; but should I accept it as evident, and let the accused go free? I sympathized in the feelings that urged her to the deed of blood. I knew her wrongs were many and her provocation just—but what then?

I repeated all that Mr. Locey had told me to Mr. I——, and asked his advice.

“What shall we do?”

“Let her go! I cannot but admire the heroism of the friendless girl, who in this way avenges the wrong none but herself may redress.”


“So do I; but can we, now that we know where she is, permit her to depart in peace?”

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