On those plain facts, as they stare us in the face, which is the soundest conclusion?
To believe that she really submits--or to believe that she is only gaining time, and is capable (if she sees no other alternative) of trying to poison you ?" "What would you advise me to do ?" In those words Mrs.Gallilee--never before reduced to ask advice of anybody--owned that sound reasoning was not thrown away on her.
Mr.Le Frank answered the demand made on him without hesitation.
"The nurse has not signed that act of submission," he said, "without having her own private reasons for appearing to give way.

Rely on it, she is prepared for you--and there is at least a chance that some proof of it may be found.

Have all her movements privately watched--and search the room she lives in, as I searched Miss Carmina's room last night." "Well ?" said Mrs.Gallilee.
"Well ?" Mr.Le Frank repeated.
She angrily gave way.

"Say at once that you are the man to do it for me!" she answered.

"And say next--if you can--how it is to be done." Mr.Le Frank's manner softened to an air of gentle gallantry.
"Pray compose yourself!" he said.