And with convulsive haste she added,--

“Do you not see that the truth cannot possibly be told. They would never

believe in our innocence. They would only look upon us as accomplices.”

“Never mind. I am not willing to die.”

“Say that you will not die alone.”

“Be it so.”

“To confess every thing would never save you, but would most assuredly

ruin me. Is that what you want? Would your fate appear less cruel to

you, if there were two victims instead of one?”

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