: A modern exodus: a novel by Guttenberg Violet - Jews England Fiction; Antisemitism Fiction; Speculative fiction; Zionism Fiction; Jews Palestine Fiction

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r. In regard to the religious point of view, I feel justified in seceding from Christianity if the circumstances necessitate my doing so. Perhaps had I received a more careful religious training, I might not have found it so easy to renounce, but since my mother died I have been left to flounder about in the maze of conflicting and contradictory doctrines; consequently I have nothing to cling to, and no treasured sentiment to forego. Finally, I love Mr. Montella with all my heart, and therefore I am determined to be faithful to my promise."

She gave a sigh of relief as her voice dropped into silence. Her listeners could not help admiring the staunch spirit of her words. Lionel hated to be eulogised, but his heart warmed towards his sweet and zealous advocate. The Premier realised the futility of his intervention, but he was not yet willing to throw up the sponge.

He jerked out the last words as though he were pronouncing final judgment, and brought his fist down on the table with force. The lovers looked at each other, and Montella made as though he would speak; but again Patricia restrained him.

"Father," she said, approaching the Earl, with a look of appeal, "do you not think this interview has lasted long enough? I have listened to Mr. Moore with all the patience I could manage; but when he threatens to prevent my marriage by means of the law, it is like trying to frighten a child. We may not know much--Lionel and I--but we are wise enough to know that the law has no power where we are concerned. Besides, you would not give Mr. Moore permission to act for you in this matter, would you, dear?"

The Earl was getting impatient, and took no notice of her caress.

"I give Mr. Moore permission to do as he likes," he answered, a trifle pettishly. "If the matter is of national importance, it is in his domain, and he can take what steps he chooses. Personally, I like Montella, and have no objection to him as a son-in-law. You must fight it out between you; I wash my hands of the whole affair."

The two young people looked triumphant, but so did the Premier.

"Then it is unnecessary to prolong this interview further," he said, taking up his hat and stick. "Since you give me authority, Lord Torrens, I shall know what course to pursue."

Montella at last came forward.

He had no occasion to repeat his statement; his words carried conviction with them. The Earl started in surprise, and then gave vent to a chuckle of amusement. The Premier was quite taken aback, but in spite of the sudden pallor which overspread his face, he managed to retain his self-possession.

"Since you have taken the law into your own hands, then there is no more to be said," he returned, in a voice from which all the bombast had departed. "May I ask where the ceremony was performed?"

The bridegroom produced sundry documents from his breast pocket.

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