"We--parted--a long time ago." "How odd you are!" said Adela.

"Why, what is the matter?
Are you going to faint ?" She went to the girl and bent over her, frightened by her look.
"What is the matter, Dot?
What has happened to you?
You haven't been hurt ?" "I am--all right," Dot said, with an effort.

"Did Mr.Harley bring you here ?" "Yes.

And you?
How did you get here ?" "He--brought me most of the way--Mr.Warden," Dot said.

"He has gone now to save--Fletcher Hill." "To shoot him, more likely," said Adela.