I can't go back; I dare not!" "No; stay here, I will come to you," said Celia.

"Shall I bring Lord Heyton to you ?" "No, no!" responded Miriam, shrinking away.

"No, no! Don't bring him here.

I--I mean he should be there; there will be things to do----Oh, don't you understand! I don't want him here!" "I understand," said Celia; "but you must try to be calm.

There will be so much to do----" "Calm!" cried Miriam, flinging out her arms.