An Old Man's Love Chapter 22 - John Gordon Writes A Letter

In which Mr Whittlestaff, wrestling with his own emotions and a promise made concerning the diamond-fields, contemplates the strange position in which he and John Gordon find themselves, while John Gordon pens a heartfelt letter to Mary expressing his love and hopes for a future together. Meanwhile, Mary, caught between admiration for both men and the realities of her situation, reflects privately on the affections and sacrifices entwined about her.