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Notes - (VERSO)

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grandfather, it isn’t Abel’s fault. I came over here on purpose to play, because I thought you had gone to the harbor. I have come here often, ever since I have lived with you.”

“Ever since you lived with me you have been deceiving me like this, Felix?”

There was no anger in Mr. Leonard’s tone – only measureless sorrow. The boy’s sensitive lips quivered.

“Forgive me, grandfather,” he whispered beseechingly.

“You never forbid him to come,” old Abel broke in angrily. “Be just, Mr. Leonard – be just.”

“I am just. Felix knows that



TEXT ANNOTATION

From "Each in His Own Tongue."