I must go----" "Can you give me your word of honour that you will go to the neighbour woman to-night; that you feel perfectly safe ?" She hesitated.

"Yes, I----I think so.

Yes, if he doesn't find out and grow angry.

Yes, I will be safe." "How soon will you write me ?" "Just as soon as I am settled and rest a little." "Do you mean several days ?" "Yes, several days." "An eternity!" cried the Harvester with white lips.

"I cannot let you go.