I'd be almost willin' to be arrested if they'd do it quick.

A nice, dry lock-up and somethin' to eat wouldn't be so bad, would it?
But no constable but a web-footed one would be out this night.

Now do as I say--you lay still and give your nerves a rest." For a few moments the order was obeyed.

Then Miss Rowes said, with another shiver: "I do believe this is the worst storm I have ever experienced." "'Tis pretty bad, that's a fact.

Do you know, Emily, if I was a believer in signs such as mentioned a little while ago, I might almost be tempted to believe this storm was one of 'em.