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 wrong, Philip," said Mr. Marcy. "It's always been a sore spot between us, hasn't it? And it might have become more than that as you grew older. I don't know exactly how far I've carried my doubts. I never liked to define them. I'm a creature of prejudices—too much so. But," he continued, solemnly, "I ask your father's pardon, and yours." Philip shook his hand heartily for reply.