11/38 She was nearly heartbroken when he ran off. I guess his return will make a jubilee to her.' Mr.Linton walked to a window on the other side of the room that overlooked the court. He unfastened it, and leant out. I suppose they were below, for he exclaimed quickly: 'Don't stand there, love! Bring the person in, if it be anyone particular.' Ere long, I heard the click of the latch, and Catherine flew up-stairs, breathless and wild; too excited to show gladness: indeed, by her face, you would rather have surmised an awful calamity. 'Oh, Edgar darling! Heathcliff's come back--he is!' And she tightened her embrace to a squeeze. |