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John Reed Scott. The Unforgiving Offender
The Unforgiving Offender
Table of Contents
ILLUSTRATIONS
I MONTAGUE PENDLETON AND SOME OTHERS
II THE RETURN OF THE OFFENDER
III THE VACILLATOR
IV A QUESTION OF FRIENDS
V THE CUT OF ONE'S CLOTHES
VI ON THE BRIDLE-PATH
VII AN OFFER AND AN ANSWER
VIII THE SUMMONS
IX HOPELESSNESS AND THREATS
X AT CRISS-CROSS
XI THE OVERTON MEADOW
XII A MATTER OF LIGHT
XIII THE UNPOPULAR GUEST
XIV NOBLESSE OBLIGE
XV IN THE CONSERVATORY
XVI THE UNANIMOUS OPINION
XVII DOLITTLE'S TALE
XVIII THE TRUTH BY PERSUASION
XIX THE ARREST
XX THE TURN OF THINGS
XXI OBSESSED
XXII THE SILVER CANDLESTICK
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John Reed Scott
Published by Good Press, 2021
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"I see—you think that because Stephanie Lorraine had the courage to run off, and may have courage to return, she thereby has proven that she has nerve sufficient for both of them, so they would better hitch up again and go on in double harness!" laughed Burgoyne.
"That may be the truth!" said Pendleton, "but all I said was that if she will take him back he would better take her. They are about equally culpable, so they can wipe off the slate and start afresh."
