Neither Dorothy nor I closed our eyes in sleep all night long.
She lay through the dark hours moaning, and I tried to comfort her.

Our door was locked, and it was opened only by your messenger who brought the good news of Tom-Tom's escape.

I say good news, uncle, because his escape has saved you from the stain of murder.

You are too brave a man to do murder, uncle." "How dare you," said Sir George, taking his arm from Madge's waist, "how dare you defend--" "Now, uncle, I beg you pause and take a moment's thought," said Madge, interrupting him.

"You have never spoken unkindly to me." "Nor will I, Madge, so long as I live.