'But it is best that I should go now.

My mind is disturbed, Agnes; I might say things to you, if I stayed here any longer, which--which are better not said now.

I shall cross the Channel by the mail to-night, and see how a few weeks' change will help me.' He took her hand.

'Is there anything in the world that I can do for you ?' he asked very earnestly.

She thanked him, and tried to release her hand.