1 'Sit down,' said Rose, earnestly.
2 'I never heard the name,' said Rose.
3 'I never saw you before,' said Rose faintly.
4 said Rose, mastering the emotions by which she was agitated.
5 'I never thought you had told us anything but the truth,' said Rose, soothing him.
6 'The same reasons which influenced me then, will influence me now,' said Rose firmly.
7 'I cannot help this weakness, and it makes my purpose stronger,' said Rose, extending her hand.
8 'Do not close your heart against all my efforts to help you,' said Rose, stepping gently forward.
9 'Yes,' said Rose, recoiling a few steps, as if to be nearer assistance in case she should require it.
10 Your having interfered in this dear boy's behalf before,' said Rose; 'your coming here, at so great a risk, to tell me what you have heard; your manner, which convinces me of the truth of what you say; your evident contrition, and sense of shame; all lead me to believe that you might yet be reclaimed.