"Oh, be merciful, and stay with me!" She preserved her presence of mind--she would permit no interference to protect her.

Without starting back, without even attempting to release herself, she spoke to him quietly.
"Let us shake hands for to-day," she said; "you have kept your promise, Jack--you have been quiet and good.

I must leave you for a while.

Let me go." He obstinately shook his head, and still held her.
"Look at me," she persisted, without showing any fear of him.

"I want to tell you something.