We have a debt to pay to her, have we not, Die?
for she has set our boy free.

We must do all we can to help her, and to free her from her terrible brother; for as long as she is with him there can be no peace for her." "No, you are right," replied Malcolm slowly; "Saul Jacobi is her curse.
He is a cold-hearted, selfish schemer.

Well, I will not try to hinder your good work, for I see you are bent on doing it.

You will go to-morrow, then ?" "Yes, I think so," but Elizabeth hesitated and looked at her sister.
"David is expecting his father to-morrow, and he will not want me until the next day--" but she broke off here as dinner was announced.
It could not be said that Malcolm enjoyed his meal.

The presence of the servants prevented any freedom in the conversation, and as Dinah was still oppressed and weak from the effects of her headache, the brunt of the talk fell on Malcolm and Elizabeth, and neither of them seemed quite at their ease.