There is Father . I love him and he has always been very kind to me . But -- but -- there 's something wrong -- you know it -- some crime in his past -- '' `` The only man who knew that is dead . '' `` We do not know that he was the only man . I am the daughter of a criminal and I am no fit wife for Alan Douglas . No , Alan , do n't plead , please . I wo n't think differently -- I never can . '' There was a ring of finality in her tone that struck dismay to Alan 's heart . He prepared to entreat and argue , but before he could utter a word , the boughs behind them parted and Captain Anthony stepped down from the bank . `` I 've been listening , '' he announced coolly , `` and I think it high time I took a share in the conversation . You seem to have run up against a snag , Mr. Douglas . You say Frank Harmon is dead . That 's good riddance if it 's true . Is it true ? '' `` His brother declares it is . '' `` Well , then , I 'll help you all I can . I like you , Mr. Douglas , and I happen to be fond of Lynde , too -- though you may n't believe it . I 'm fond of her for her mother 's sake and I 'd like to see her happy . I did n't want to give her to Harmon that time three years ago but I could n't help myself . He had the upper hand , curse him .
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