She has been telling me of her enemies--her unhappiness--how all her letters are opened--how everybody hates her--especially Mr.Manisty.She was followed at Venice by people who wished to kill her.

One night, she says, she got into her gondola, in a dark canal, and found there a man with a dagger who attacked her.

She only just escaped.

There were many other things,--so--so--horrible!'-- said Lucy, covering her eyes.

But the next moment she raised them.