She is talking quietly with the officer."
"Yes, and what may he not say to her? Already her contumacious
rebellion passes all bounds. She has heard too much incendiary talk
from him already" and he again rose to end the interview.
"Hector Baron," said his sister solemnly, "you must listen to me
first, before you take any further steps. We will say nothing more
about the past. It's gone and can't be helped. Now, with all the
influence I have over you, I urge you and your wife to remain here
until you are calm--till you have had a chance to think. Is this a
time for headlong anger? Was there ever a period in your life when
you should so carefully consider the consequences of your action?
Please tell me how you and sister are going to MAKE Louise do and
think exactly what you wish. This is no time for blinking the truth
that you have alienated her. You could easily now drive her to do
something rash and terrible. I understand her better every moment
and feel that we have taken the wrong course.
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