Not Lyddy; that would be terrible.

But Totty had a kind heart, and would keep the secret, perchance could advise in some way.

Though what advice could anyone give?
What voice was that?
She had heard someone knock at Bunce's door, then heard Bunce go down.

He was coming up again, and someone with him--someone who spoke in a voice which made her heart leap.

She sprang to the door to listen.