Could he devise no graver hurt?
Through the Sunday afternoon and the night which followed, he pondered ceaselessly on means of evil, delighted to flesh his fangs even in imagination.

Many a vile plan dwelt with him which he knew he durst not put into practice.

Monday morning came and found him no further than the crime which had first suggested itself.

Fevered with eagerness to accomplish that at least, he left home earlier than usual.
It might be that the day would bring fresh counsel.
To Emily the hours following upon her visit to the house on the Heath had brought unnatural quietness.

Physical suffering troubled her, but the energies of her mind were for the time expended; the aching of her brow involved thought in sluggishness.