I assure you I am quite equal to it, or even a more weighty burden, if necessity required." "Thank you, sir," said the faint voice, faintly; "but I would rather walk.

Where are you taking me to ?" "To your own house, if you wish--it is quite close at hand." "Yes.

Yes.

Let us go there! Prudence is there, and she will take care of me.".
"Will she ?" said Ormiston, doubtfully.

"I hope you do not suffer much pain!" "I do not suffer at all," she said, wearily; "only I am so tired.