They telephoned that you had absconded with ten
thousand, and that if I would make good the loss within twenty-four hours, they
would not prosecute. She wished she had not
stood up. Nevertheless
she withdrew her hand. ’ She sniffed and swallowed. ‘You
escape from your own convent, at great personal danger. I
fancy that Sir John does not approve of me. ”
“Will you tell me,” Sir John said ponderously, “by what right you call that young
lady—la petite Pellissier? I should be glad to know how you dare to allude to her
in a public place in such a disrespectful manner!”
Drummond looked at him and smiled. The satisfaction of cheating Death again. It was fortunate that by this time Winifred had so far
recovered, as to be able to afford her father the best and only solace that, under
the circumstances, he could have received,—her personal attentions. “I am one who controls most of the Church, dear. Wild has
doubled his offer, and the governor has likewise proclaimed a reward of one
hundred guineas for Jack's apprehension. ”
The official had no more to say. . But
this revulsion was engulfed by the succeeding waves of pity and understanding. If you ride out there, and the place is well worth a visit, for the magnificent
view it commands of some of the finest country in the neighbourhood of
London,—you are certain to meet with him.
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