Cerise is in an ugly mood.

She said a young girl had been brought to her a prisoner, and Mr.Mershone's orders were to keep her safely until he came.

She is greatly provoked at our using her in this way, but promised to follow instructions if I accepted all responsibility." "What did you tell her ?" "That I knew nothing of the affair, but had put the house and her services at your disposal.

I said I would accept no responsibility whatever for anything you might do." Mershone looked grave, and scowled.
"The old hag won't betray us, will she ?" he asked, uneasily.
"She cannot betray me, for I have done nothing.

Charlie," she said, suddenly facing him, "I won't be mixed in this horrid affair.