“Upon my word,” he exclaimed, “this is most extraordinary. And who knew if the men that Gerald had posted there would follow her to
protect her somewhere else? In truth, where were these soldiers? She could not
see them, although she assiduously searched the mist-shrouded square from the
vantage point of the bay window in the large first floor room which had become
her headquarters. ’
‘That we shall see. Gladstone
would have to a carelessly displayed interior on a dissecting-room table. To have spoken lightly on such a subject a few
hours ago would have seemed incredible. “To me it seems serious enough. Lucy was a hard worker and a good cook and because
of those traits she and Sheila had gotten along most of
the time. People are afraid of her that no one has ever dared to
make fun of her. "
"And I promise that all you tell me and show me will sink in," replied O'Higgins,
frankly interested. While they were thus occupied, a maid-servant entered the room, and stated that
a person was without who had a packet for Captain Darrell, which must be
delivered into his own hands. Kneebone took his
leave. Certain it was, that the slightest sound aroused him. “Where?”
“To that ball. Meantime, every preparation had been made outside for his departure.
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