You're lucky to have such a servant." But Anne scarcely heard him.

She was staring at the clock in amazement.
It was half-past three! Just twelve hours since--She repressed a violent shudder.
"Don't be shocked any!" besought Lucas in his easy drawl.

"I'm often awake at this hour.

I guessed you wouldn't sleep if we woke you to go to your room, and I didn't quite like the thought of being down here out of reach.

You are not vexed with me, I hope ?" "No," she said.