They had met in the river fastness, he to instil hope into her despairing life, she to be the means, perhaps, of keeping him from sinking to the level of her captors.

He became conscious of a strong and beating desire to see her, talk with her.
These thoughts had run through his mind while on his way to Mrs.Bland's house.

He had let Euchre go on ahead because he wanted more time to compose himself.

Darkness had about set in when he reached his destination.

There was no light in the house.