Then (and then only) the truth broke on her mind, trebly revealed to her in your words, your voice, and your look.

Then (and then only) I saw a marked change come over her, and remain in her while she remained in the room.

I dread to think of what she may do in the first reckless despair of the discovery that she has made.

I distrust--though God knows I am not naturally a suspicious man--the most apparently trifling events that are now taking place about us.

You have held nobly to your resolution to own the truth.
Prepare yourself, before the evening is over, to be tried and tempted again." Mercy lifted her head.