While he was speaking the door was burst open, and Harry stood before us, livid with fury, a pistol in his hand.

A second later, and there was a report--William Crosby sprang from his seat and fell forward, with a scream I shall never forget.

I think I was screaming too; I can hardly recollect what I did, but the room was full in a moment, and my husband was gone--how, I don't know.

That was two years ago, and I have never seen him since; but I think--" She stopped short, for Kate Danton had caught her suddenly and violently by the arm, her eyes dilating.
"Agnes!" she exclaimed, passionately; "what is it you have been telling me?
Who are you ?" Agnes Darling held up her clasped hands.
"Oh, Miss Danton," she cried, "for our dear Lord's sake, have pity on me! I am your brother's wretched wife!".