Connor hung his head. At this moment, his conscience was gnawing at him like thousands of ants. Now that his conscience had finally returned to him, he held his head in his hands as tears suddenly sprang to his eyes. He apologized to Ellen in a choked voice, "I'm sorry, Ellie! I'm a wretch; I couldn't bring myself to face you."
Olivia turned to look at her husband. He's admitting our guilt by reacting like this, no? She wouldn't admit her guilt that easily, though. She couldn't help but say to Ellen, "Ellie, what are you talking about?! In any case, we're your elders. We've been nice to you over the years, no?"
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