The sound ceased, and another followed it--that of the door being cautiously opened.

A moment later Inez was in the room--turning her head anxiously from side to side to hear Dolores' breathing, and so to find out where she was.

Then as Dolores rose, the blind girl put her finger to her lips, and felt for her sister's hand.
"He has the letter," she whispered quickly.

"I found him by accident, very quickly.

I am to say to you that after he has been some time in the great hall, he will slip away and come here.