18/20 I heard my master mounting the stairs--the cold sweat ran from my forehead: I was horrified. 'She does not know what she says. Will you ruin her, because she has not wit to help herself? That is the most diabolical deed that ever you did. We are all done for--master, mistress, and servant.' I wrung my hands, and cried out; and Mr.Linton hastened his step at the noise. |