"They are often afraid of shadows, and see no danger where danger really exists.
At any rate, I am determined to see whether the will really is where we suppose it to be.

If it is I shall take it out and hide it in the mattress of my bed.

We know that it will be safe there at any rate as long as I live, though I think it wiser to destroy it." "No, no," Eleanor exclaimed; "anything but that.

I sleep badly enough now, and am always dreaming that Herbert is standing by my bedside with a reproachful look upon his face.

I should never dare sleep at all if we were to destroy it." "I have no patience with such childish fancies, as I told you over and over again," Miss Penfold said sharply.