I told you to take me--to tear me from myself.

Will you do it?
I will love you--truly, truly! Oh, my darling, my darling! Don't--don't give me up! Can't you do something for us?
Can't you--" "Will you come with me now ?" "How can--" "Will you ?" A sudden sound broke out in the night--the distant pealing of the lodge-gate bell.

Startled, she shrank back; somebody in the adjoining room had sprung to the floor and was opening the window.
"What is it ?" she motioned with whitening lips.

"Quick! oh, quick, before you are seen! Grace may come! I--I beg of you to go!" As he stepped into the corridor he heard, below, a sound at the great door, and the stirring of the night watchman on post.

At his own door he turned, listening to the movement and whispering.