After we have already intercepted a letter, hesitation is absurd! You are not equal to the effort yourself.

I know the room.

Don't be afraid of discovery; I have a naturally soft footfall--and my excuse is ready, if somebody else has a soft footfall too.

Leave it to me." He lit a candle as he spoke.

But for that allusion to the nurse, Mrs.
Gallilee might have ordered him to blow it out again.