"Some months ago, then ?" "Yes." "How did you come to notice him in the Maidan ?" Mrs.Oliver shivered slightly as she answered: "He seemed to be watching me.

I thought so at the time.

It made me uncomfortable.

Now I am sure.

He _was_ watching me," and she suddenly came forward a step.
"I should like to go away to-day if you and your sister won't mind," she pleaded.
Ralston's forehead clouded.
"Of course, I quite understand," he said, "and if you wish to go we can't prevent you.