63/77 You ought not to remain within the Professor's reach one hour longer." "I have thought of that, too," she replied, with an almost unearthly calm. "But there are difficulties either way. At any rate, I am glad he did not succeed this time. For, to have killed me now, would have frustrated my Plan"-- she clasped her hands--"my Plan is ten thousand times dearer than life to me!" "Dear lady!" I cried, drawing a deep breath, "I implore you in this strait, listen to what I urge. |