"He did not seem averse last night to go on such an adventure." "I will ask him when he makes his visit this morning upon Flora; and should he not feel disposed to join us, I am quite sure he will keep the secret of our visit." All this being arranged, Henry proceeded to Flora, and told her that he and George, and Mr.Marchdale wished to go out for about a couple of hours in the evening after dark, if she felt sufficiently well to feel a sense of security without them.
Flora changed colour, and slightly trembled, and then, as if ashamed of her fears, she said,-- "Go, go; I will not detain you.

Surely no harm can come to me in presence of my mother." "We shall not be gone longer than the time I mention to you," said Henry.
"Oh, I shall be quite content.

Besides, am I to be kept thus in fear all my life?
Surely, surely not.

I ought, too, to learn to defend myself." Henry caught at the idea, as he said,-- "If fire-arms were left you, do you think you would have courage to use them ?" "I do, Henry." "Then you shall have them; and let me beg of you to shoot any one without the least hesitation who shall come into your chamber." "I will, Henry.

If ever human being was justified in the use of deadly weapons, I am now.