Magdalena

Her close friend, Magdalena Rodriguez, was to have accompanied her on the trip but was forced to bow out for financial reasons.

Magdalena Rittenhouse, a native of Poland, is a freelance writer based in New York.

He was about to quit the chamber, when Magdalena caught him by the arm.

“God best judges the motives of the heart,” murmured Magdalena.

Long before old Magdalena could complete her sentence, the eager youth had left the room.

“And that little thou hast shared with me as a son,” continued Magdalena bending her head over his hand as if to kiss it.

And Magdalena bowed her head to the ground, as a criminal awaiting her sentence.