"But indeed you must let me go now, else I may be unable to come to-morrow." "What's the matter ?" he asked hurriedly, half lifting his head with a look of alarm.

"There's no knowing," he went on, muttering to himself, "what may happen in this cursed house." "Nothing," replied Mary, "but that I have not had anything to eat since I left home.

I feel rather faint." "They've given you nothing to eat!" cried Mr.Redmain, but in a tone that seemed rather of satisfaction than displeasure.

"Ring--no, don't." "Indeed, I would rather not have anything now till I get home," said Mary.

"I don't feel inclined to eat where I am not welcome." "Right! right! right!" said Mr.Redmain.