Some unaccountable impulse kept her constrained and speechless.

The stranger did not, however, wait for her reply, but, casting a swift, hurried glance around the room, said, "It's impossible; we must go.

In fact, I've already taken the liberty to order the horses round.

They are at the door now.

You may be certain," he added, with quick earnestness, suddenly lifting his dark eyes to Mrs.
Hale, and as rapidly withdrawing them, "that your horse will be returned at once, and--and--we won't forget your kindness." He stopped and turned towards the hall.