That much I know,--that much the spy had to tell me, for we both had to guard that room in turns.

I wanted to keep this dreadful thing off--until"-- her voice trembled, "until," she added hurriedly, seeing his calm eyes were reading her very soul, "until I went away--and for that purpose I withheld some of the letters that were given me.

But this morning, while I was away from the house, I looked back and saw that the signal was no longer there.

Some one had changed it.

I ran back, but I was too late--God help me!--as you see." The truth flashed upon Brant.