Was there nothing to fear?
was there not some snare laid for her?
Her innocence had kept her in ignorance of the dangers that might assail a young girl of her age.

But there is no need to know danger in order to fear it; indeed, it may be observed, that it is usually unknown perils that inspire the greatest terror.
Julie hesitated, and resolved to take counsel.

Yet, through a singular impulse, it was neither to her mother nor her brother that she applied, but to Emmanuel.

She hastened down and told him what had occurred on the day when the agent of Thomson & French had come to her father's, related the scene on the staircase, repeated the promise she had made, and showed him the letter.

"You must go, then, mademoiselle," said Emmanuel.
"Go there ?" murmured Julie.
"Yes; I will accompany you." "But did you not read that I must be alone ?" said Julie.
"And you shall be alone," replied the young man.