CHAPTER XXVIII
VIA DOLOROSA
Minerva was still laughing at the collapse of her enemy and Andy sheltering himself behind her when a sharp call cut her laughter short:
"Minerva!"
"Yassah"—she answered soberly.
"You have been a faithful servant to me," Norton began, "you have never lied——"
"An' I ain't gwine ter begin now, sah."
He searched her black face keenly: