If these should overlook this dwelling, Thetford's unknown successor or heir might appropriate the whole.

Numberless accidents might happen to occasion the destruction or embezzlement of what belonged to Wallace, which might be prevented by the conduct which I should now pursue.
Immersed in these perplexities, I remained bewildered and motionless.

I was at length roused by some one knocking at the door.

Austin obeyed the signal, and instantly returned, leading in--Mr.Hadwin! I know not whether this unlooked-for interview excited on my part most grief or surprise.

The motive of his coming was easily divined.