You see that, in spite of my boasted repentance, I
still have left a spark of satanic irony, and I do not expect you to
believe me when I tell you that I have planned this for your own good.
But it seems to me that if you can exhibit respect for the one who is
directly responsible for your cursed passions you will be able to
govern them on all occasions. That is my conviction, and if you do not
agree with me there is no hope for you.
"Betty Clayton will tell you the conditions, and she will be your
judge. I believe in Betty, and if you do not see that she is a
true-blue girl you are more of a fool than I think you are."
At this point Calumet glanced sidelong at Betty, but she seemed
engrossed in her book, and he resumed reading.
"That is all I have to say on that subject. You will have to look to
Betty for additions. By this time, if she has carried out my wishes,
she has told you what you may expect. I have told her the story which
I am going to tell you, and I am certain that when you have finished it
you will see that I am not entirely to blame. You will see, too, what
havoc Tom Taggart has wrought in my life; why he has tried many times
to kill me. Calumet, beware of the Taggarts! For the last five years
they have been a constant menace to me; I have been forced to be on my
guard against them day and night.
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