"Besides, my own judgment prompts me to believe in your truth and your sincerity.

I have been thinking the matter over since I saw you last night.

I therefore ask you to remain here, never leaving the apartment--" "Miss Sherwood!" he ejaculated.
"And a little later, when we go out to our place on Long Island, you'll have more freedom.

For the present you will be, to the servants and any other persons who may chance to come in, Mr.Brandon, a second cousin staying with us; and your explanation for never venturing forth can be that you are convalescing after an operation.

Perhaps you can think of a plan whereby later on you might occasionally leave the house without too great risk to yourself." "Yes.