'It's too horrible to think of.

I daren't let myself do it.

But they shan't have her--at least if I can help it.

So, mother dear--my clue is all right--will you get me a bit of paper and a pencil and a lump of pease pudding, and I will set out at once.

I saw a place where I can climb over the wall of the garden quite easily.' 'You must mind and keep out of the way of the men on the watch,' said his mother.
'That I will.