’
The footman did not object, but it was plain he felt he was neglecting his duty,
for he emitted an admonitory cough, causing the captain to pause in his way to
the library across the hall. ’
To Gerald’s chagrin, Melusine regarded Hilary with approval. The necessity which had previously existed of leaving the ghastly evidence of
the murderous deed undisturbed,—the presence of the mangled corpse,—the
bustle of the inquest, at which her attendance was required,—all these
circumstances produced a harrowing effect upon the young girl's imagination. The settlements which he has spoken of, too, are most
munificent. Wood then took to his heels, and never once looked behind him till he
reached his own dwelling in Wych Street. "I can escape to France. Why were you following Valade?’
She shrugged and turned away, moving as if to seek escape among the
bookshelves all about one corner of the room. Her father became much less distant towards his only
daughter in the days that followed.
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