Mother will intercept all letters." "Upon my word--" began Mallow angrily, then stopped.

It was useless to show his wrath before this silly boy, who could do no good and might do a deal of harm.

"Very well, then," he said more mildly, "ask Juliet to meet me on the other side of Rexton, under the wall which runs round the unfinished house." Basil started.

"Why that place ?" he asked nervously.
"It is as good as any other." "You can't get inside." "That's true enough.

But we can meet outside.