Standing on tiptoe, on a joint-stool, placed upon the bench, with his back to the
door, and a clasp-knife in his hand, this youngster, instead of executing his
appointed task, was occupied in carving his name upon a beam, overhead. He was standing up with the telegram crumpled in his hand. ’ He turned to Melusine, ignoring the indignant protest
that greeted his words. “What made you marry him? What made you
leave Paris without a word to any one? What made you and your sister exchange
identities?”
“There is one answer to all those questions, Nigel,” she said, with a nervous little
shudder. "And what do you suppose we mean
to do with you, eh?"
"You mean to kill me," replied Thames, "by my cruel uncle's command. It
was just upon the stroke of nine as he entered the Lodge, and Mr.
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