Wide, staring black, at once like both the night and the stars, they made her face seem still whiter.
"Is--it--you ?" she asked, faintly.
"Yes," replied Venters.
"Oh! Where--are we ?" "I'm taking you to a safe place where no one will ever find you.

I must climb a little here and call the dogs.

Don't be afraid.

I'll soon come for you." She said no more.

Her eyes watched him steadily for a moment and then closed.