If you want to go to bed, bring in the supper and set it on the table.

It will be nearly as good cold.

Leave the door unbarred.' Mrs.Wake did as was suggested, made up the fire, and went away.

Shortly afterwards Christine heard her retire to her chamber.

But Christine still sat on, and still her husband postponed his entry.
She aroused herself once or twice to freshen the fire, but was ignorant how the night was going.