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And Kitty burst into tears, and went slowly to her aunt, to whose hands
she clung. "Laura, dear," said Uncle Josiah, gravely, "I think we had
better bring this painful interview to an end. You may rest assured that
I shall do what is just and right by Don. He shall have every
opportunity for clearing himself." "I am not guilty," cried Don,
fiercely throwing back his head. "I thought so this morning, my boy,"
said the old merchant, gravely. "Your conduct now is making me think
very differently. Laura, I will walk home with you, if you please."
"Josiah! Don, my boy, pray, pray speak," cried Mrs Lavington, piteously.
Don heard her appeal, and it thrilled him, but his uncle's words had
raised up an obstinacy that was stronger than ever, and while longing to
throw himself in his mother's arms--passionately longing so to do--his
indignant pride held him back, and he stood with his head bent, as in
obedience to her brother Mrs Lavington took his arm, and allowed him to
lead her out of the office, weeping bitterly the while. Don did not look
up to meet his mother's yearning gaze, but for months and years after he
seemed to see tha