23/27 "If I have done so, forgive me before we part. I will go no further with you; Max will give the alarm if you faint in the avenue, which I don't think you are likely to do, as you have forgotten all about the hemlock." "Oh, how maddening!" she cried. "I have left my basket behind." "Never mind; I will find it and have it filled and sent to you." "Thank you. I am sorry to trouble you." "Not at all. I hope you do not want the hemlock to help you to get rid of the burden of life." "Nonsense. |