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Father! -- art thou my father? -- pause, good sir, Ere thou profanest thus that holy name. A father should protect and guide his child Through the harsh tumult of this noisy life, But thou hast stood apart these many years And left me to the mercy of the world, With all its snares and madd'ning influence, Yet now thou say'st "I am thy father" -- nay, No name is that for such a one as thou.
Looking at that quiet room illuminated by the mellow light of the lamp, no one could have imagined the scene of terror and despair which had lately taken place, yet when Reginald entered, his face wore a somewhat puzzled expression.