He cannot be in bed, I thought: those showers would drench him through.

He must either be up or out.

But I'll make no more ado, I'll go boldly and look.' Having succeeded in obtaining entrance with another key, I ran to unclose the panels, for the chamber was vacant; quickly pushing them aside, I peeped in.

Mr.Heathcliff was there--laid on his back.

His eyes met mine so keen and fierce, I started; and then he seemed to smile.