When we meet again, you shall say, well done, Antonia." It was now about midnight.

They went back to the parlor.

Luis and Dare sat by the dying fire.

They were bent forward, close together over it, talking in a low voice.

They rose when the doctor spoke, and silently kissed Antonia.
"It will be a hard ride, now," said the doctor, and Dare answered, mechanically, "but we shall manage it." He held Antonia's hand, and she went with them to the rear of the house.