She held Lilian's hand, answering in a low voice: "Trust me, dear! I'm so glad you have come.

What is his name ?" "Mr.Northway." Mrs.Wade addressed him, and invited him to enter; but Northway, having ascertained that there was no escape from the cottage which he could not watch, drew back.
"Thank you," he said; "I had rather wait out here.

If that lady wants me, I shall be within reach." Mrs.Wade nodded, and drew her friend in.

Lilian of a sudden lost her physical strength; she had to be supported, almost carried, into the sitting-room.

The words of kindness with which Mrs.Wade sought to recover her had a natural enough effect; they invited an hysterical outbreak, and for several minutes the sufferer wailed helplessly.