`` It 's a sin , that 's what it is . Man , man , what blinds you ? You ARE blind . Ca n't you see what is in the boy ? His soul is full of music . It 'll torture him to death -- or to worse -- if you do n't let it have way . '' `` There is a devil in such music , '' said Mr. Leonard hotly . `` Ay , there may be , but do n't forget that there 's a Christ in it , too , '' retorted old Abel in a low tense tone . Mr. Leonard looked shocked ; he considered that old Abel had uttered blasphemy . He turned away from him rebukingly . `` Felix , promise me . '' There was no relenting in his face or tone . He was merciless in the use of the power he possessed over that young , loving spirit . Felix understood that there was no escape ; but his lips were very white as he said , `` I promise , grandfather . '' Mr. Leonard drew a long breath of relief . He knew that promise would be kept . So did old Abel . The latter crossed the floor and sullenly took the violin from Felix 's relaxed hand . Without a word or look he went into the little bedroom off the kitchen and shut the door with a slam of righteous indignation . But from its window he stealthily watched his visitors go away .
Just XXXXX they entered on the maple path Mr. Leonard laid his hand on Felix 's head and looked down at him .
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