Shortly will be published, “The Life and Recollections of Calcraft the Hangman” in Penny Weekly Numbers.
No. 50.
BILL RAWTON SEARCHING THE CHURCH REGISTER.
“I will give you what you require, for I believe you are sincere, and mean what you say.”
Opening her desk Mrs. Bourne drew therefrom several gold pieces, which she placed on the table in front of the gipsy.
“Take what you require,” she said. “The money is at your service.”
“I will not rob you of a shilling!” exclaimed Bill, resolutely. “Not a penny.”
“You are much more self-sacrificing and scrupulous than I gave you credit for. I say again take what you require for your immediate necessities. Surely you are not so proud as to refuse what is offered freely, and with the best intentions.”