I have something to impart to you, and I am sure you will eagerly listen to it.

Come nearer, that we may not be overheard." Lord Roos, whose curiosity was aroused by her manner, obeyed her.
"I am all attention," he said.
"I feel I am in your way, William," she rejoined, in a deep whisper; "and that you desire my death.

Nay, interrupt me not; I am sure you desire it; and I am equally sure that the desire will be gratified, and that you will kill me." "Kill you, Bess!" cried Lord Roos, startled.

"How can you imagine aught so frightful ?" "There is a power granted to those who love deeply as I do, of seeing into the hearts of those they love, and reading their secrets.

I have read yours, William.