We will be married as soon as we get there, and you know you cannot stop here." "I know I can't," Martha's voice replied, "but how can I leave ?" "They will forgive you when you come back a lady," he said.

"It will be a year at least before I return, and--" George could restrain himself no longer.

A furious exclamation broke from his lips, and he made a desperate attempt to climb the wall, which was, however, too high.

When, after two or three unsuccessful attempts, he paused for a moment, all was silent in the garden.
"I will tackle her tomorrow," he said grimly, "and him, too.

But I dare not go in now.