He left everything to her -- not a cent to me nor his son 's child -- we were to starve -- beg . I was like a madwoman . When he died -- I hid the will . I meant -- to burn it -- but I never could . It 's tortured me -- night and day -- I 've had no peace . You 'll find it in a box -- in my room . Tell her -- tell Rose -- how wicked I 've been . And my boy -- what will become of him ? Rose hates him -- she 'll turn him out -- or ill-treat him -- '' Telford lifted his white , drawn face . `` I will take your child , Min . He shall be to me as my own son . '' An expression of unspeakable relief came into the dying woman 's face . `` It is good -- of you . I can die -- in peace -- now . I 'm glad to die -- to get clear of it all . I 'm tired -- of living so . Perhaps -- I 'll have a chance -- somewhere else . I 've never -- had any -- here . '' The dark eyes drooped -- closed . Telford moaned shudderingly .
Once again Min opened her eyes and looked straight XXXXX his .
Min Telford as in into left like night of to