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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"

Her face was flushed with tears, but her eyes were
bright, her step quick and alert.
"Leslie, what do you think I am going to do?" she cried. Then without
awaiting a reply: "I'm going to ask James to go with me to take these to
Elizabeth, to beg him to forgive my neglect of her; to pledge the rest of
my life to him and the boys."
Leslie caught Mrs. Minturn in her arms. "Oh you darling!" she exulted. "Oh
you brave, wonderful girl!"
"After all, it's no more than fair," Mrs. Minturn said. "I have had
everything my way since we were married. And I did love James. He's the
only man I have ever really wanted. Leslie, he will forgive me and start
over, won't he?"
"He'll be at your feet!" cried Leslie.
"Fortunately, I have decided to be at his," said Mrs. Minturn. "I've
reached the place where I will even wipe James Jr.'s nose and dress
Malcolm, and fix James' studs if it will help me to sleep, and have only a
tinge of what you seem to be running over with. Leslie, you are the most
joyous soul!"
"You see, I never had to think about myself," said Leslie.


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