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"Wait a minute. When he told me, I will own I did not realize all

the awfulness of your position. I saw nothing but him, and that

the family was broken up. I felt sorry for him, but after talking

to you, I see it, as a woman, quite differently. I see your

agony, and I can't tell you how sorry I am for you! But, Dolly,

darling, I fully realize your sufferings, only there is one thing

I don't know; I don't know ... I don't know how much love there

is still in your heart for him. That you know-whether there is

enough for you to be able to forgive him. If there is, forgive

him!"

"No," Dolly was beginning, but Anna cut her short, kissing her

hand once more.