It will be like saying to Storri: So far shalt thou come and no farther." Bess looked curiously at Richard.

She had mentioned Storri in a mood of mischief, as one spurs a gamesome horse to stir its mettle.

Richard's brow was a thundercloud.
"Why do you name Storri with Dorothy ?--a serpent and a dove!" he said, in tones very slow and full.
"Dorothy will tell you," replied Bess.

"She will turn marvelously loquacious, once she finds herself behind her fence." "How shall I go to her ?" exclaimed Richard.

"My heart will be sick until I've told her." "You will not have long to wait," said Bess laughingly.