12/14 Cleggett gathered that the niece left reluctantly, and under the coercion of the aunt. Morality, as well as misery, loves company. But Mr.Calthrop saw the Misses Pringle coming. He swiftly rose, passed them by with his face averted, and went aboard the Annabel Lee. It was evident that he believed that his fatal gift of fascination had attracted these ladies towards him in spite of himself. |