My heart faltered, and I saw that I must rouse to this work all my faculties.

The danger of the least delay was imminent.
"I looked away from her, and again exerting my force, drew her towards the door--'You must go with me--indeed you must.' "In her fright she half-resisted my efforts, and again exclaimed, 'Good heaven! what is it you mean?
Where go?
What has happened?
Have you found Clara ?" "Follow me, and you will see," I answered, still urging her reluctant steps forward.
"What phrenzy has seized you?
Something must needs have happened.

Is she sick?
Have you found her ?" "Come and see.

Follow me, and know for yourself." "Still she expostulated and besought me to explain this mysterious behaviour.

I could not trust myself to answer her; to look at her; but grasping her arm, I drew her after me.