” She said. He thought he
heard a scraping sound as he turned the handle. “Only you are the woman I
love, and you are in trouble. . Lucilla clearly
adored her betrothed, anyone could see that. The person, shortly afterwards ushered into the room, seemed by the imperfect
light,—for the evening was advancing, and the chamber darkened by heavy
drapery,—to be a middle-sized middle-aged man, of rather vulgar appearance,
but with a very shrewd aspect. Well-balanced, sane, wasn’t I? You never heard anyone
call me a madman? I’m pretty near being one now, and it’s her fault. Little Anna screamed and thrashed as she was torn
from Lucy’s skirts. I think you’re
wrong. Lucy saw it happen as if in slow motion. The tension was
palpable. ’
‘So I infer. Presently she became aware of footsteps hurrying after her, and glanced back
to find Miss Klegg, a little out of breath, in pursuit. "You pledged yourself to Mr.
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