There are things between my sister and myself the knowledge of which is a constant nightmare to me.

During the last few months of my life it has grown to be a perfect terror.

It sent me into hiding at Blenheim House, it reconciled me even to the decision I came to that night on the Embankment.

I had decided that sooner than go back, sooner than ask help from her or any one connected with her, I would do what I tried to do the time when you saved my life." Tavernake looked at her wonderingly.

She was, indeed, under the spell of some deep emotion.