There is a reason, Everard, why I should not kill you." "What is it ?" he demanded.
She shook her head with all the joy of a child who keeps a secret.
"You are clever," she said.

"I will leave you to find it out.

I am excited now, and I want you to go away for a little time.

Please send Mrs.Unthank to me." The prospect of release was a strange relief, mingled still more strangely with regret.

He lingered over her hand.
"If you walk in your sleep to-night, then," he begged, "you will leave your dagger behind ?" "I have told you," she answered, as though surprised, "that I have abandoned my intention.