"A letter from one individual should never be allowed to create
interference between a member and his constituents. It should simply
be answered to that effect, and then ignored. As to the belief of the
townspeople in your innocence,--what is to guide you? I believed you
innocent with all my heart."
"Did you?"
"But there was always sufficient possibility of your guilt to prevent
a rational man from committing himself to the expression of an
absolute conviction." The young member's brow became black as he
heard this. "I can see that I offend you by saying so,--but if you
will think of it, I must be right. You were on your trial; and I as
your friend was bound to await the result,--with much confidence,
because I knew you; but with no conviction, because both you and I
are human and fallible. If the electors at Tankerville, or any great
proportion of them, express a belief that you are unfit to represent
them because of what has occurred, I shall be the last to recommend
you to keep your seat;--but I shall be surprised indeed if they
should do so.
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