He had lifted it, and probably read what she had written in it during his absence.
"She was displeased, but he laughed when he saw that he had been caught and said boldly: 'You are keeping a record of my sister's ravings.

Well, I think I'm as interested in them as you are, and have as much right to read as you to write.

Thank God! they are innocent enough.

Even you must acknowledge that,' She made no answer, for they were innocent enough; but she'll keep the book away from him after this--of that you may be sure." "And what is he doing now?
Is he going into his own room to-night ?" "No.

He went there but only to bring out his pillows.