“No, the only person I told before tonight was my
mother and father. ’
‘By all means,’ agreed Lucy at once, and ignoring the automatic protest that
issued from Roding’s lips, she threw a command over her shoulder as she turned
to go. She felt that she was not alone. She
must kill this man, or kill herself. ‘No, but I seen the light, sir. Beck, it smells wonderful in here. “It was just an hour before teatime,” she remarked. So your name must be
Americanized? What country? It sounds Spanish. His sister appeared. Listening on the dimlit landing, he saw Roding’s
face muscles tighten. The
ruffled chemise-front under the wide lapels of her waistcoat and jacket no longer
quivered, and her pose, with the full cloth petticoat spreading about her, was
relaxed. Both advanced towards it,
when, by the light of the lantern, Wood beheld, in the countenance of the
stranger, the well-remembered and stern features of Rowland. She made no answer, and for a time he debated some problems with himself. He did not leave much of an
17
impression.
Video ID: TW96aWxsYS81LjAgQXBwbGVXZWJLaXQvNTM3LjM2IChLSFRNTCwgbGlrZSBHZWNrbzsgY29tcGF0aWJsZTsgQ2xhdWRlQm90LzEuMDsgK2NsYXVkZWJvdEBhbnRocm9waWMuY29tKSAtIDMuMTQ3LjEyNi4yNDIgLSAwNC0wNy0yMDI0IDE0OjQyOjU4IC0gNDA4NzM1NDcz
This video was uploaded to damaulifm.org on 30-06-2024 11:01:43