It was evident the lady’s servant knew his mistress, for he had come equipped
with a tray upon which reposed a decanter and two glasses. I speak frankly, because you also know that no possible
extremity would induce me to accept help from any living person. 95
The officer showed her into the sleepy suburban
police station, a hub of inactivity on Sunday night except
for herself and a slightly drunk woman who had been
brought in for DUI. ”
She felt, with a sudden horror, that she might weep. "
"It may be; but if it shortens the distance and lightens the journey, I care not,"
retorted the widow, who seemed by this reproach to be roused into sudden
eloquence. "
"The pianist?"
"Yes. You must, know, Sir
Rowland—for I've no secrets from you—that, in the course of my business I've
found it convenient to become the owner of a small Dutch sloop; by means of
which I can transmit any light ware,—such as gold watches, rings, and plate, as
well as occasionally a bank or goldsmith's note, which has been spoken with by
way of the mail,—you understand me?—to Holland or Flanders, and obtain a
secure and ready market for them. In
a moment the brisk evening breeze caught the lank canvas and bellied it taut. ’
‘What husband?’
‘Precisely. Sepulchre's clock struck eight. ,
like to forget all about it—even their names. With his foodle doo!
"Peace!" cried Jack. “You needn’t be worried,” she said quietly. “Wise! Kind! What mockery words are! I came because I had to.
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