Should She Have Left Him? — page 124: what you’re looking at

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PLANS THAT FAIL. III wound her arms about the handsome lad as if she would protect him from the blows she had received, and was receiving again. “Look at the child,” repeated Mrs. Courtenay, “and tell me if your duty is not to give him the father who is his father.” “I will not admit it,” cried the harrowed mother, “and if it is true, there are two others which are not his.” This statement Mrs. Courtenay was not prepared for,and she had not an answer ready. But Mrs. Adams awoke to the singular attitude of her visitor. She knew that interest in her did not dictate it. “Your daughter is living now with Mr. Tres. cotte ?”’ she suddenly asked. “Yes,” replied Mrs. Courtenay. “ Does she love Mr. Trescotte ?” “ Very deeply.” “ Does Mr. Trescotte love her?” “ Unquestionably.” Mrs. Courtenay thought if jealousy could be excited her purpose would be served. “They are happy together?” “ They profess to be.” “ Then why do you come to me?” “ Because the place she is occupying is yours.” “You are not frank. Youwant to separate them.” Mrs. Courtenay, confused by the sudden conclu- - sion, admitted it. “ Since she is not the wife of Mr. Trescotte,” she - said, “her place is at home with me.” @ COIN LOOO cS (GO)