Love at the Loom — page 317: what you’re looking at

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* ih Pe i oa ‘Curses Come Home to Roost. 2 31 3 < “The law Y cried Mildred, frightened by the thought — of what might happen if ever she fell into the clutches of the law. i “Yes, vile woman,” was the stern response, “the * Jaw shall deal with you as you deserve.” _ She staggered back and caught the table for sup- For a moment neither of the men saw that she had $n fact lost consciousness. But as her hold upon the table relaxed and she was about to sink to the floor, her companion in crime jumped to her side and caught her in his arms. His first thought was to throw water in hag face; but a swift glance at the table showed him a glass of wine poured out, and he caught it up and poured its - contents down her throat. - Donald strode to her side and took her from the other, who relinquished her willingly enough, saying : _ “I will go bring a servant.” “You will leave this room at your peril!” Donald answered sternly. “I can ring for a servant.” — He did so as he spoke, and when a maid came he gave her no time for comment, but said: ~ Your mistress has swooned. We have given her a glass of wine that stood on the table. Attend to fos 2 and, 1 mocessarys have: her taken go her room.’ *.- Sa pies, sir.’ : , _ — .- » ’ f ¥ : Eomichooks.co