But pray move away.

Miss Assher may come in again.' 'Miss Assher be hanged!' said Anthony, feeling the fascination of old habit returning on him in his proximity to Caterina.

He put his arm round her waist, and leaned his cheek down to hers.

The lips couldn't help meeting after that; but the next moment, with heart swelling and tears rising, Caterina burst away from him, and rushed out of the room..